The Human Development and Consumer Sciences department currently offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Resources Development (HRD).
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.
Three distinctive features of the HRD program include:
HRD’s performance-oriented curriculum focuses on mastery (skills), expertise (knowledge), and relevance (credibility).
Foundational, contemporary, and research-oriented curriculum offers balanced perspective
Curriculum incorporates real-world experiences into classroom
Dedicated to meeting individual student needs through customized attention.
HRD’s E-Learning capabilities are pioneering the development and delivery of online learning.
Strong experience in e-learning and instructional design
Striving to make the on-line experience high-tech and high-touch as alternatives to traditional instruction
Recently received grant to further strengthen online curriculum with state- of-the-art technologies
HRD’s extensive community outreach involves actively working with the local business community to keep abreast of best practices and opportunities for internships and jobs.
Meet regularly with external HRD Advisory Board
Offers expertise to professional community through speaking, publishing, and consulting
Partner with ASTD for joint planning of special programs
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Related Programs
Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families. Courses focus on different periods of lifespan, parent education, the delivery of human services, early childhood education, and research concepts. Students majoring in HDFS are qualified for employment in the social sciences, teaching, and management. Many HDFS students go on to graduate school in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Education, Medicine, and Law. Practitioners build upon a thorough understanding of psychology, sociology, communications, and education. HDFS graduates have a variety of opportunities available to them.
Course Requirements
The following is a list of courses required of all students pursuing the Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development. For a complete description of these courses, visit the UH course catalog for the Technology Project Management (TEPM) courses or the Logisitcs (LOGT) courses.Course Requirements for an M.S. in Human Resources Development
Course Number Course Description
HRD 6300 Quantitative and Statistical Methods for Training and Development
HRD 6301 Global Leadership in Training
HRD 6302 Design and Management of E-Learning
HRD 6303 Assessment and Evaluation in Training and Development
HRD 6304 Research in Training and Development
HRD 6305 Organizational Learning and Performance
HRD 6350 Foundations in Training and Development
HRD 6352 Instructional Design for Training and Development
HRD
Courses: Human Resources Development (HRD)
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.
6300: Quantitative and Statistical Methods for Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). A survey of statistical and quantitative methods for data analysis applied to human resources development.
6301: Global Leadership in Training
Cr. 3. (3-0). Analysis of models of change management, knowledge management and benchmarking as they apply to performance improvement.
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
The average salary for HR professionals continues to steadily increase. The average salary in 2005 according to Training magazine was $76,365, an increase of about 3% over last year’s average of $73,913, which in turn was up from $67,640 in 2002.
Some of the positions that our graduates qualify for include:
Instructional Designer: identifies needs of the learner, develops and designs appropriate learning programs, and prepares materials and other learning aids. Outputs include program objectives, lesson plans, and intervention strategies.
Instructor/Facilitator: presents materials and leads and facilitates structured learning experiences. Outputs include the selection of appropriate instructional methods and techniques and the actual
The main objective of the human resources development program is to develop professionals in human resources development who have both a broad conceptual understanding of human resources development and a "working knowledge" of a wide range of individual, group, and organization development strategies and tactics. This combination will enhance the careers of students already in human resources development, and increase the likelihood that students wanting to enter the field will be productive in their new careers by leveraging this knowledge base. Another objective of the program is to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that are relevant in a wide variety
HRDV 5000- Introduction to Human Resources Development (Requisite Course)
MNGT 5590 - Organizational Behavior
HRDV 5610 - Training and Development
HRDV 5560 - Group Development and Change
HRDV 5630 - Organization Development & Change
HRDV 5700 - Career Management
HRDV 5750 - Research and Assessment Methods in Human Resources Development
HRDV 6000 - Integrated Studies in Human Resources Development
The Human Resources manager determines the personnel needs of the organization and coordinates the selection, motivation, and development of its human resources.
The Human Resources curriculum prepares a student for a future as a:
Human Resources Director
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Job Analysis and Evaluation
Labor Relations Specialist
International Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Testing and Research Specialist
Human Resources Systems and Procedures Analyst
Recruitment and Selection Specialist
Workforce Planning Specialist
Employee Relations Specialist
Human Resources Management Consultant
Human Resources Information Systems Specialist (double major with MIS or CIS)
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