Master of Science in Human Resource Development

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Program Requirements

To meet the requirements for the degree, students must successfully complete the required and elective courses outlined below. The pattern of elective course work will vary according to the professional objectives of the student. The program requires 36 semester hours. Students with three (3) years of direct HR experience, or five (5) years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR) are eligible to waive HRD 8101 for a total of 33 semester hours.  For all advising questions, such as registration, scheduling, registration PINs, tailoring elective options to meet career goals, or discussion about career options within HR, students should contact their Academic Advisor.

Special Notes: There are three (3) Psychology courses offered as part of the HRD curriculum. Two of these are required courses - PSY8475 and PSY8875. 

Required Courses

HRD 8101 may be waived for students with three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR) at time of admission.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
28.5-29

Electives

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

The courses below are all electives of either 1 or 1.5 credits. The offerings vary by semester. Please check the master catalog for the courses given (and associated credits) for the current semester.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10.5
Total Credits:
36

 

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Overview

Program

Human Resource Development

Type

Master of Science