Villanova's Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development have been designed to accommodate the needs of all types of students. Courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends, allowing students to both work and pursue their education simultaneously. We offer a Master of Science, Pre- and Post-Master's Certificates, and a five-year option to accommodate a range of student needs.
Master of Science
The Master of Science in Human Resource Development degree is a generalist program that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field. The courses in this program provide a practical environment where students have the opportunity to perform many of the activities that practitioners in the field encounter on a regular basis. Courses are taught by leading consultants and practitioners who bring current trends and thinking to the classroom. The program offers flexible scheduling to meet the needs of busy professionals.
Certificates
For professionals who want to enhance their strategic vision, Villanova offers both a Pre-Master's and a Post-Master's Certificate. These credentials allow students to combine special 1-credit weekend seminars and traditional courses to meet their professional goals.
Five-Year B.A./M.S. Programs
We also offer two five-year bachelor's/master's program options. The first B.A./M.S. program combines a BA in Psychology with an MS in Human Resource Development. The second B.A./M.S. program combines a BA in BIS (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) General Studies or Leadership Studies with an MS in Human Resource Development. In both programs, students take graduate and well as undergraduate courses during their senior year. Several of the graduate courses count for both graduate and undergraduate credit, allowing the master’s degree to be obtained in only one additional year.
Interested undergraduate students should contact the HRD Senior Administrative Assistant, regina.sorgini@villanova.edu for further information.
Program Points of Excellence
The program’s most innovative characteristic is the involvement of those who have graduated over the past three decades. Numerous program alumni serve on our Senior Alumni Advisory Board, act as guest speakers and many are now adjunct faculty members. These alumni are also active in helping our students find internships and full-time employment upon graduation. Many of our alumni also serve on the boards on local Society for Human Resource Management chapters and have aided in the development of strong HRD program ties to these organizations.
