Training Specialist (Occupational & Technical Studies) Online
- Bachelor of Science
- Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
- Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies
Degree completion
- For students with some college credits
- Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU
Full degree
- A start-to-finish curriculum for students to earn a degree online from ODU
- 120 credit hours
Why ODU for a Training Specialist program?
Design. Analyze. Develop. Evaluate. This online program in occupational and technical studies combines technical courses with business training.
You'll learn the skills to assess problems and propose training solutions. The goal is to improve productivity through workforce training. As a training specialist, you will work with subject matter experts to build training curriculum in virtually any type of work setting.
The coursework in this program is based on the latest research by the Association for Talent Development (formerly American Society for Training and Development, ASTD).
When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in occupational and technical studies with a major in training specialist.
Want to learn more? Contact us!
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Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, 2023 - U.S. News & World Report
Get Guaranteed Admission at Old Dominion University
We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Old Dominion University (ODU).
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Required Courses
To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s program requires 120 total credit hours.
Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer or to start an application. The curriculum sheet can serve as a guide for planning your course of study.
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Online Learning Environment
Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.
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Bright Outlook
Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
— Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, March 2023
Calculating Cost
- In-state Virginia Residents
- $393 per credit hour*
- Out-of-State Students
- $423 per credit hour
Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.
These tuition rates are effective Fall 2023 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.
Careers in Training and Occupational Studies
Meet Your Team
Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.
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Missy Magerkorth
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-968-2638
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email:
- educationonline@odu.edu
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Julie Elopre
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-968-2638
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email:
- educationonline@odu.edu
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Ready to get started?
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How to Apply
This program is available completely online, which means you can apply to ODU as a freshman.
Already have college credits? Before you apply, our enrollment team can provide a free transfer evaluation to see how your credits will transfer to ODU.
No matter where you're starting, we'll help you succeed from application to graduation.
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Get Guaranteed Admission to ODU
ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy.