Program Overview

Human Resource Development Program

The Human Resource Development program prepares scholar/practitioners to be educators, managers, and consultants in academic, public, and private settings. This program focuses on human resource development theory and best practices. The core values are excellence, intellectual freedom, integrity, service, learning, and stewardship.

Degrees Offered

• M.H.R.D. in Human Resource Development
• Ed.D. in Human Resource Development Both the master's degree and the doctoral degree are offered online.

Program Description

The Human Resource Development program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human resource development theory and practice. The program focuses on the integration of training and development, career development, and organization development.

Admission Requirements for the Master's Degree Program

All candidates who seek admission to the program must submit an application for admission and an application fee to the Graduate School. Applicants must meet all Graduate School requirements for admission with the exception of standardized tests. A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of attempted course work prior to the receipt of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for admission into the program.

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Human Resource Development

Applicants may obtain detailed instructions for application to the program. The Human Resource Development faculty considers the following factors important in determining admission to the program:

• Demonstration of interest in a career in human resource development
• Evidence of potential to contribute to the advancement of the field of human resource development through research and professional leadership
• Previous work experience
• Commitment to an online delivery program
• Graduate grade point average
• An earned master's degree

Requirements for the Master's Degree

The student's program of study consists of the requirements listed below. Graduation requirements include:

• Completing 30 semester hours (no thesis) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Passing a Capstone Experience/Comprehensive Exam in the final academic semester Required courses for the Master of Human Resource Development:
• ESRM 50103 Research Methods in Education
• HRDE Core Courses:
  • HRDE 51103 Foundations of Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 51203 Career Transitions
  • HRDE 51303 Human Resource Development Diversity Issues
  • HRDE 52203 Strategic Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 52103 Organizational Analysis
  • HRDE 52303 Human Resource Development Employment, Legal, and Ethical Issues
  • HRDE 53103 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace
  • HRDE 53203 International Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 53303 Human Resource Development Technological Resources

Requirements for the Ed.D. in Human Resource Development

Candidates for the Doctor of Education in Human Resource Development must complete a minimum of 54 total semester hours of graduate study. Required courses include:

• ESRM 64003 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
• HRDE 63103 Project and Program Evaluation
• HRDE 63203 Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
• HRDE 63303 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
• HRDE 67303 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Human Resource Development
• HRDE 63403 Human Resource Development Dissertation Seminar
• HRDE 7000V Doctoral Dissertation Human Resource Development Core - Required:
• HRDE 66403 History and Foundations of Human Resource Development Human Resource Development Core Electives (15 hours):
• Career Development Pillar:
  • HRDE 64103 Career Theory and Decision Making
  • HRDE 64203 Practicum
• Organizational Development Pillar:
  • HRDE 65103 Organization Development
  • HRDE 65203 Leadership Models and Concepts
  • HRDE 65303 Human Resource Development Ethical and Legal Issues
• Training and Development Pillar:
  • HRDE 66103 Learning and Teaching Theories
  • HRDE 66303 Technology Systems in Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 67103 Human Resource Development Training & Development

Faculty

The Human Resource Development program is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Claretha Hughes, Ph.D.
• Jim Maddox, Ph.D.
• Yuanlu Niu, Ph.D.
• Mandel G. Samuels, M.B.A.

Courses

A range of courses are offered as part of the Human Resource Development program, including:

• HRDE 51103 Foundations of Human Resource Development
• HRDE 51203 Career Transitions
• HRDE 51303 Human Resource Development Diversity Issues
• HRDE 52103 Organizational Analysis
• HRDE 52203 Strategic Human Resource Development
• HRDE 52303 Human Resource Development Employment, Legal, and Ethical Issues
• HRDE 53103 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace
• HRDE 53203 International Human Resource Development
• HRDE 53303 Human Resource Development Technological Resources
• HRDE 5710V Independent Study
• HRDE 63103 Project and Program Evaluation
• HRDE 63203 Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
• HRDE 63303 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
• HRDE 63403 Human Resource Development Dissertation Seminar
• HRDE 64103 Career Theory and Decision Making
• HRDE 64203 Practicum
• HRDE 65103 Organization Development
• HRDE 65203 Leadership Models and Concepts
• HRDE 65303 Human Resource Development Ethical and Legal Issues
• HRDE 66103 Learning and Teaching Theories
• HRDE 66303 Technology Systems in Human Resource Development
• HRDE 66403 History and Foundations of Human Resource Development
• HRDE 67103 Human Resource Development Training & Development
• HRDE 67303 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Human Resource Development
• HRDE 7000V Doctoral Dissertation