Human resource development
Human resource development (HRD) is a process of developing and unleashing
human expertise through organization development and personnel
training and development. If you're interested in developing individuals and organizations,
you should explore our HRD programs of study. Careers in this field are
available in business, nonprofit, educational, and governmental settings.
The college's HRD program began in 1980, one of the first of its kind
in the nation. It is ranked first in the nation in a University of Illinois
study, has received an Award of Excellence from the Southern Minnesota chapter
of the American Society for Training and Development, and the Excellence
and Quality Program Award from the international Academy of Human Resource
Development.
Faculty in the program are prolific authors, provide leadership in the
field's leading professional organizations, and are active consultants.
Graduates of the college's HRD programs have moved into a wide range of
professional positions in many states and several countries.
Undergraduate (B.S.) degree in human resource
development
Program overview
Career resources
Master of education (M.Ed.) degree in human resource
development
Our M.Ed./professional studies programs is for licensed
teachers and other professionals interested in gaining advanced knowledge
and skills in specific emphasis in their current field or a new field.
Program overview
Certificate in human resource development
Program overview
Master of arts (M.A.) degree in work and
human resource education with an emphasis in human resource development
Offered through the
Graduate School, our M.A. program
emphasizes research and theory in the context of classroom application.
It generally culminates in an extensive research project and final oral
exam. The application procedures and
tuition fees
correspond to those of the Graduate School.
Program overview
Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in work
and human resource education with an emphasis in human resource
development
Our Ph.D. degree is for students interested
in focusing on a particular subject field and includes original research
that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in that field. Students
pursuing this degree are admitted through the Graduate School.
Program overview
Doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree in work
and human resource education with an emphasis in human resource
development
Our Ed.D. degree is our highest professional
degree, recognizing academic preparation and demonstrated competence for
professional activity in the fields of educational administration and vocational
education.
Program overview
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