The Master of Education (MEd) 30 credit program is suited to students who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. The Master of Education also provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study. Northcentral offers a standard MEd track with 13 specializations and an accelerated track with 2 specializations designed to be completed in only one year. (The PK-12 Principal Leadership specialization that prepares candidates to meet Arizona State certification requirements requires an additional 6 credit hours).

The Master of Education degree in Global Training and Development at Northcentral University can help you develop skills to identify emerging workforce issues and to resolve those issues through effective training and instruction. Through a combination of theory, research, and practical application, you will critically analyze needs and evaluate the influences of how performance improvement and training should be designed from a tactical and strategic standpoint. You will also research methodology based on organizational leadership, human resources, adult education, and organizational change in emerging trends for solution-driven effectiveness. 

The Global Training and Development specialization emphasizes systemic leadership and organizational capacity and can provide you with the opportunity to advance in the field of training and performance improvement. As a graduate, you will be prepared to apply for positions in public or private agencies and organizations involved in one or more aspects of instructional technology, human resources, organizational development, or human performance technology.