Program Mission: The goal of the online Master of Science in Talent Development is for graduates to be able to successfully apply the skills needed to perform within the talent development occupation. This goal requires understanding of complex talent development concepts and ideas – for the ability to successfully analyze, design, facilitate, manage, and evaluate various talent development enterprises. To meet this overarching goal, students will be prepared to achieve the following performance objectives, each of which is supported by one or more key courses:

Analyze the talent development needs from organizational to performance to learning perspectives;

Design and develop effective talent development initiatives that meet performance goals and objectives and are data driven;

Implement and facilitate talent development initiatives utilizing proper organization and methods;

Manage talent development initiatives, projects, and systems;

Analyze, evaluate and measure the overall success of talent development initiatives;

Consult with various talent development stakeholders.

Admission Requirements: To be admitted to this program, an applicant must meet the general admission requirements for admission to the Graduate School.  In addition, applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. All applicants must submit a statement of personal goals and two recommendation forms from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic training and potential for success in graduate school to the Talent Development program coordinator. Applicants who have not completed a baccalaureate degree program related to Talent Development will be expected to satisfy undergraduate deficiency course requirements in addition to their graduate course requirements. The program coordinator will identify any undergraduate deficits at the time the admission decision is made.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the “Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates” section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.