Careers

This master’s degree gives you a variety of skills that transfer well to numerous professional arenas. Graduates have gone on to work for corporations and government agencies, and independently in private practice.

Voluntary Internships

Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your coursework and make professional contacts who can assist your future career development. Internships are voluntary experiences that take place outside of the program curriculum: students do not receive credit for internships. 

School & Community Partnerships 

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

  • support for job search strategies,
  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
  • resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development MEd may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Human Resource Specialists

$67,650.00 (2023)

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

-

Social & Community Service Managers

$77,030.00 (2023)

Social & Human Service Assistants

$41,410.00 (2023)

Training and Development Specialists

$64,340.00 (2023)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of May 28, 2024.