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Fields of Study College of Education and Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development
104 Burton Hall - 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE - Minneapolis MN 55455
Tel: 612-625-6806 - Fax: 612-626-7496

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

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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.

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Certificate in human resource development

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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.

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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.

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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.

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