Program Format

The Master's Degree program in Human Resource Development is designed for the working professional interested in improving both individual and organizational effectiveness. Our mission is to serve current and future leaders, managers, and professionals by offering a practical approach to managing workplace issues. Whether you are an HRD practitioner or general manager, our Master's Degree program provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to enhance your career and improve your organization's performance. We emphasize practical applications through team-based projects in real-world settings, offering students a combination of approaches to analyzing and supporting workplace effectiveness. You'll have the opportunity to interact with other students representing a variety of area businesses and government agencies.

Students complete 36 credit hours (12 courses) by attending classes on weeknights and/or weekends. Classes are eight weeks long, allowing the student to take two classes each in the Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions to complete the degree in two years.

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Required Courses (24 Hours)

HOL 263 Foundations of Human Resource Development
HOL 269 Organizational Diagnosis for HRD
HOL 281 Adult Learning
HOL 283 Leadership in Organizations
HOL 286 Issues in HRD
HOL 287 Strategic Human Performance Processes
HOL 289 Consulting Skills in Human Resource Development
EDUC 295* Quantitative Methods II - Research Design and Data Analysis

*Prerequisite - EDUC 212 or equivalent

Elective Courses (12 hours)

Electives are determined in consultation with the program advisor and can include internship and independent study options.

Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete 36 credits of graduate work. A grade-point average of 3.0 is required for graduation. Student who receive a grade of C in more than 6 credit hours are subject to suspension. Students who receive a grade of F must confer with the dean before enrollment for further course work is allowed.