Master of Science in Human Resource Development
This program is designed for the professional who seeks advanced preparation utilizing powerful tools to facilitate sustainable change in diverse organizations.
Students examine e-learning tools, build an understanding of adult learning theory and organizational dynamics, combined with research and productivity
measurement techniques, to create individual and organizational transformations. Students focus on critical thinking, the theoretical foundations of the field, the
application of state of the art instructional design strategies and the use of appropriate assessment techniques to measure program effectiveness, impact, and
continuous quality improvement in organizational environments.
M.S. in Human Resource Development (36 hours)
Required Courses (27 hours)
Hours
HDCS 6300: Quant. and Stat. Methods in HDCS
3
HRD 6301: Leadership Development in HRD
3
HRD 6302: Design and Management of E-Learning
3
HRD 6303: Assessment and Evaluation in Human Resources
3
Development
HRD 6304: Research in Human Resources Development
3
HRD 6305: Organizational Learning and Performance
3
HRD 6350: Foundations in Human Resources Development
3
HRD 6352: Instructional Design for the Training Environment
3
HRD 6353: Methods of Adult Learning
3
Choose a Thesis or Non-Thesis Option (Choose 9 hours)
Hours
HRD 6339: Thesis Research (6 credits) and Approved Electives 9
(3 credits)
Approved Electives
9
Course Descriptions for Human Development Consumer Science
Courses (HDCS):
6300: Quantitative and Statistical Methods in HDCS
Cr. 3. (3-0). A survey of statistical and quantitative methods for data analysis
applied to human resources development.
Course Descriptions for Human Resource Development (HRD) courses:
6198:6298:6398: Special Problems in Human Resources Development
Cr.1-3 per semester. (1-0;2-0;3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program
advisor.
6301: Leadership Development in HRD
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Review of leadership development at the individual, group, and
organizational levels. Topics include leadership theories and models,
motivation, power and influence, diversity, change management, and
approaches to leadership development.
6302: Design and Management of E-Learning
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TECH 1301 or consent of instructor. Knowledge of
design, development, implementation and maintenance of distributed
learning techniques.
6303: Assessment and Evaluation in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TMTH 3360 or consent of instructor. Analysis
techniques employed in conducting program and instructional assessment in
the context of return on investment.
6304: Research in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TMTH 3360 or consent of instructor. Examination
and application of research models utilized in conducting research in human
resources development.
6305: Organizational Learning and Performance
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Organizational learning and performance focuses on identifying, discussing
and using behavioral science knowledge and practices to improve individual,
group and organization effectiveness.
6310: Career Information for Global and Technological Change
Cr. 3. (3-0). Techniques and use of career information and career-path
planning for global and technological change.
6350: Foundations in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Alternative supporting theories and philosophies that provide
perspective for human resources development.
6352: Instructional Design for the Training Environment
Cr. 3. (3-0). Strategies and techniques for developing instructional programs
for performance improvement and training.
6353: Methods of Adult Learning
Cr. 3. (3-0). Overview of adult learning theories and application of
instructional strategies to facilitate adult learning.
6354: Facilitating Adult Group Processes
Cr. 3. (3-0). Development of skills for facilitating group processes and
productivity of traditional and technology enhanced groups.
6355: Designing Organizational Learning Interventions
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Apply behavioral science knowledge and practices to improve individual,
group and organizational effectiveness. Students will identify, evaluate and
design interventions to move an organization from a current to desired state.
6356: Consulting and Professional Practice
Cr. 3. (3-0). Negotiating, organizing, proposing solutions and ethical
procedures for assessing and delivery of client needs in human resources
development.
6357: Applications in Research
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: 24 hours of required graduate coursework or
consent of instructor. A capstone course demonstrating the research skills
necessary to plan, design, implement and evaluate a performance
improvement project.
6358: Global Human Resource Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Global human resource development at the macro or micro levels. The
course covers models, frameworks and definitions related to GHRD.
6359: Trends in Organizational Learning
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Explores cutting-edge practices and findings in the field of organizational
learning. Attention will be given to organization theory, organizational
learning, knowledge management, diversity and talent management, and
development.
6360: Emerging Research in Human Resource Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing in MS in Human Resource
Development or consent of instructor. Examine the role of research in HRD,
emerging themes on HRD research, and criteria for evaluating research in
HRD.
6396: Internship in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program advisor. Part- or full-time
experience in training and development or industry setting.
6397: Special Topics in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program advisor. Special topics in
human resources development.
6399:Master’s Thesis
Cr. 3-6 per semester. (3-0;6-0). May be repeated for credit one time for a
REV. 05/13
total of six semester hours.