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Major in Workplace Training and Leadership

The Idaho State University Bachelor of Science in Workplace Training and Leadership prepares students to help individuals, teams, and organizations perform at their best. This 100% online, asynchronous bachelor's degree is designed for working professionals and busy adults, offering the flexibility to study part-time or full-time and begin in the fall, spring, or summer. Students develop career-ready skills in organizational leadership, employee training and development, professional education, career and technical education, team building, strategic planning, decision-making, and performance improvement.

The degree is highly versatile and can prepare graduates for opportunities in education, healthcare, government, financial institutions, career and technical education, human resources, corporate training, and other industries. Students with previous college credit can apply credits from accredited institutions toward their degree, and those with 10,000 or more hours of work experience may qualify for a competency-based equivalency portfolio that awards 24 elective credits at no additional cost. With dedicated faculty support and a flexible online format, the program helps students build on their existing experience, complete their bachelor's degree, and develop the leadership and workplace training skills employers value.

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Idaho State University Admissions Process

For Undergraduate Students:

  1. Create an account with Idaho State University 

  2. Materials needed include:  

    • Transcripts or GED

    • Official ACT or SAT scores

    • $50 application fee

      (waived for graduates of Idaho high schools)

For Transfer Students:

Must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA in fourteen (14) or more credit hours to apply.

  1. Fill out the application 
  2. $50 application fee (waived for graduates of Idaho high schools)
  3. Submit final official transcript(s) from each college attended. If currently attending, in-progress transcripts are accepted, but a final official transcript must be sent upon completion of coursework.

Certificates and Minors 

Competency-Based Equivalency Portfolio Option: Students who have at least 10,000 hours of work experience can qualify fora CBE-Portfolio, which will award 24 elective credits. These credits can only be applied to a bachelor's degree in Workplace Training and Leadership. There are no extra fees applied for completing this portfolio. Contact an advisor for more information.

Baccalaureate Certificate in Career and Technical Education: The 12 credit Certificate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) supports educators teaching industry trades and professions such as automotive technology, business education, welding, robotics/engineering technology, and more. This certificate allows CTE professionals and teachers to advance in their careers. 

Baccalaureate Certificate in Training and Development: The 15 credit Certificate in Training and Development provides students interested in human resources with a framework for facilitating employee engagement, training, and develop-ment within the professional workplace. Students entering the Bachelor’s in Workplace Training and Leadership are eligible to create the Certificate in Training and Development independent of their major or can accompany their major. Contact an advisor for more information.

Baccalaureate Certificate in Organizational Leadership: The 15 credit Baccalaureate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed for professionals seeking leadership or managerial positions. The certificate will elevate one’s knowledge of how to lead and inspire others within the professional organization.

Minor in Workplace Training and Leadership: The 21 credit Minor in Workplace Training and Leadership is intended to provide students i with a suite of skills, knowledge, and experiences in training (design, development, and delivery), and development, which are considered the non-training human development activities in which organizations (private, public, education) engage. 

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in Workplace Training and Leadership could be qualified for the following types of positions across a wide variety of career fields.

  • Training and Development Director
  • Supervisor or Manager
  • Organizational Development Professional
  • Professional Consultant
  • Community Relations Coordinator or Manager
  • Organizational Effectiveness Professional
  • Retail Associate or Manage

Job Placement and Salaries 

Everyone needs workplace training, development and leadership skills in today’s job market. With the knowledge you gain in our program, you can expect: 

  • Near 100% job placement rate
  • Average salaries, according to the government’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, for a Training and Development Specialist is $61,570 and the median income for a Career/Technical Educator is $68,960. 
  • Alumni jobs include:
    • Idaho State University
    • Idaho National Laboratory
    • Idaho Central Credit Union
    • State of Idaho
    • Boise State University
    • College of Western Idaho
    • Business Owner/Entrepreneur
    • Simplot
    • ITAFOS
    • Bayer
    • Southeast Idaho Public Health
    • Health West
    • US Air Force
    • St. Luke's Hospital
    • and more!