The Department of Technology and Workforce Learning offers courses leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in Human Resource Development. The program is nationally accredited by the Human Resource Development Accreditation Association. The curriculum is planned to provide graduate-level preparation for individuals involved in employee training, education and development, performance improvement, and organizational development in business, industry and private or public service organizations. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in human resources, education, business, or a related area. HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development is a required prerequisite for admission to the program.
Candidates for the degree must meet requirements for either Option I, Option II or Option III as found under Masters Program Options. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be completed in 800-level courses and 29 hours in courses numbered from 700-899. A maximum of six semester hours may be approved in 500 and 600-level courses. Candidates under Options II and III are required to satisfactorily pass comprehensive examinations. Candidates under Option I must satisfactorily defend a thesis.
Emphasis 1 is designed for individuals interested in HRD management or consulting. Emphasis 2 is for individuals interested in HRD program development and delivery. The candidate’s program of study will be developed based upon their education and work experience as well as their present and future career goals.
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Hours |
Core Courses |
11 |
| HRD 850 Graduate Study in HRD |
1 |
| HRD 851 Career Planning in HRD |
1 |
| HRD 852 Organizational Development |
3 |
| HRD 853 Workforce Development |
3 |
| HRD 899 Planning and Implementing a Human Resource Development Program |
3 |
Emphasis Courses |
12 |
Emphasis 1: HRD Management and Consulting |
|
| HRD 706 Personnel Development in Business and Industry |
3 |
| HRD 745 Designing HRD Interventions |
3 |
| HRD 804 Leadership Techniques and Procedures |
3 |
| HRD 879 Professional Presentations |
3 |
| Emphasis 2: HRD Program Development and Delivery |
|
| HRD 745 Designing HRD Interventions |
3 |
| HRD 775 Instructional Technology |
3 |
| HRD 785 Video Lesson Development |
3 |
| HRD 790 Occupational Analysis |
3 |
Research Courses |
6-12 |
| Option I - Thesis |
|
| TTED 887 Data Analysis and Interpretation in Technology* |
3 |
| HRD 890 Research and Thesis |
3-6 |
| TTED 891 Research Methods |
3 |
| *recommended for Option I |
|
| Option II - Applied Research |
|
| HRD 805 Special Problem (Research based) |
3 |
| TTED 891 Methods of Research |
3 |
| Option III - Course Work |
|
HRD 805 Special Problem (Practice based) or
HRD 883 Internship in Human Resource Development |
3 |
| TTED 891 Research Methods |
3 |
Career Based Electives |
0-6 |
Minimum Total Hours |
35 |
