WHRE Ph.D.: Human Resource Development (HRD) Specialization
Overview
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in work and human resource education with a specialization in human resource development (HRD) is administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD). HRD is integrated with the adult education (AdEd) program, also a specialized academic area within the department. Combined, the two specializations offer students of human resource development who are interested in the adult education field of practice an opportunity to integrate learning from both specializations.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students whose focus is research expertise and specialization content
may apply for the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in work and human
resource education with a specialization in human resource development.
What will my program look like?
The Ph.D. requires 60 course credits and 24 thesis credits.
Contacts
For questions regarding the admissions process, admissions documents, or general information about the program contact:
Dr. Jeremy
Hernandez
Coordinator of graduate studies
Phone: 612-626-9377
Email: herna220@umn.edu
Specific questions regarding course content should be directed to the program coordinator:
Dr. Shari Peterson
Coordinator, work and human resource education program
Phone: 612-624-4980
Email: peter007@umn.edu
Revised April 2012