Master of Human Resources Development
Program Description
The main objective of the human resources development program is to develop professionals in human resources development who have both a broad conceptual understanding of human resources development and a "working knowledge" of a wide range of individual, group, and organization development strategies and tactics. This combination will enhance the careers of students already in human resources development, and increase the likelihood that students wanting to enter the field will be productive in their new careers by leveraging this knowledge base. Another objective of the program is to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that are relevant in a wide variety of different human resources development settings and roles. For example, the program should prepare students to work in corporate offices, boutique training firms, or human resources development consulting firms. More specifically,
- Graduates will understand the important facts, terminology, concepts, principles, and theories used by professionals and practitioners in the field of Human Resources Development.
- Graduates will be able to effectively analyze complex factual situations using the important facts, terminology, concepts, principles, and theories in the field of Human Resources Development o help diagnose problems and develop viable solutions.
- Graduates will be able to effectively integrate (or synthesize) the different facts, terminologies, concepts, principles, and theories in the field of Human Resources Development in complex factual situations and develop viable solutions to problems.
- Our graduates often serve in positions from Directors of Human Resources to specialists in areas like training, organizational development and recruiting.
HRD Program & Course Syllabi
The M.A. in HRD requires successful completion of 36 credit hours or the 48 credit hours required for the master of business administration (M.B.A.) must include the following courses for a major/emphasis in human resources development:
Required HRD Program Courses
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- HRDV 5000- Introduction to Human Resources Development (Requisite Course)
- MNGT 5590 - Organizational Behavior
- HRDV 5610 - Training and Development
- HRDV 5560 - Group Development and Change
- HRDV 5630 - Organization Development & Change
- HRDV 5700 - Career Management
- HRDV 5750 - Research and Assessment Methods in Human Resources Development
- HRDV 6000 - Integrated Studies in Human Resources Development
Getting Started
Human resources development courses are also offered at the following locations:
Continental United States
- Beaufort, SC
- Beaufort Naval Hospital, SC
- Brooks City-Base, TX
- Charleston Metropolitan Campus, SC
- Colorado Springs Metropolitan Campus, CO
- Columbia Metropolitan Campus, SC
- Crystal Lake Metropolitan Campus, McHenry County, IL
- Denver Metropolitan Campus, CO
- Fairchild AFB, WA
- Fayetteville Metropolitan Campus, AR
- Fort Bliss, TX
- Fort Bragg, NC
- Fort Irwin, CA
- Fort Leavenworth (CGSC), KS
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Great Lakes Naval Base, Lake County, IL
- Greenville Metropolitan Campus, SC
- Hill AFB, UT
- Jacksonville Metropolitan Campus, FL
- NAS Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City Metropolitan Campus, MO
- Kirtland AFB, NM
- Lackland AFB, TX
- Little Rock AFB, AR
- Louisville Metropolitan Campus, KY
- McConnell AFB, KS
- Merritt Island Metropolitan Campus, FL
- Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Campus, SC
- North Orlando Metropolitan Campus, FL
- Ocala Metropolitan Campus, FL
- Ozarks Metropolitan Campus, MO
- Parris Island, SC
- Patrick AFB, FL
- Pope AFB, NC
- Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Campus, FL
- Scott AFB, IL
- South Orlando Metropolitan Campus, FL
- St. Louis, MO
- Whiteman AFB, MO
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