HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Program Details:
- Please see the Department website for more specific details.
- Program Director:
Dr. Gerard Brandon, 610-519-8861 - On-campus and online courses
- International Students: Students in our Human Resource Development programs are not eligible to receive an F-1 visa to study in the United States at this time. Applicants from outside the United States interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resource Development must enroll in online coursework.
Application Details:
The HRD program offers both on-campus and online classes to fit your schedule.
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample: Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
| Fall II 2023 |
Spring I 2024 |
Spring II 2024 |
Sum. I 2024 |
Sum. II 2024 |
Fall I 2024 |
Fall II 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | Sep. 20, 2023 | Nov. 29, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2024 | Apr. 10, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | July 24, 2024* | Sep. 18, 2024 |
| Start Date | Oct.23, 2023 | Jan. 22, 2024 | Mar. 18, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | Aug. 26, 2024 | Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: Yes
- *Note: Applicants who wish to be considered for departmental funding must apply no later than March 1, 2024, and begin their studies in the Fall I term. Learn more about funding opportunities.
- Credits and Tuition:
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample Application HRD Principles Waiver
- Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
| Fall II 2023 |
Spring I 2024 |
Spring II 2024 |
Sum. I 2024 |
Sum. II 2024 |
Fall I 2024 |
Fall II 2024 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | Sep. 20, 2023 | Nov. 29, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2024 | Apr. 10, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | July 24, 2024 | Sep. 18, 2024 |
| Start Date | Oct. 23, 2023 | Jan. 22, 2024 | Mar. 18, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | Aug. 26, 2024 | Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample Application HRD Principles Waiver
- Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
|
Fall II |
Spring I |
Spring II |
Sum. I |
Sum. II |
Fall I |
Fall II |
Deadline |
Sep. 20, 2023 |
Nov. 29, 2023 |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
Apr. 10, 2024 |
June 5, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
Sep. 18, 2024 |
Start Date |
Oct.23, 2023 |
Jan. 22, 2024 |
Mar. 18, 2024 |
May 13, 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Aug. 26, 2024 |
Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample Application HRD Principles Waiver
- Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
|
Fall II |
Spring I |
Spring II |
Sum. I |
Sum. II |
Fall I |
Fall II |
Deadline |
Sep. 20, 2023 |
Nov. 29, 2023 |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
Apr. 10, 2024 |
June 5, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
Sep. 18, 2024 |
Start Date |
Oct.23, 2023 |
Jan. 22, 2024 |
Mar. 18, 2024 |
May 13, 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Aug. 26, 2024 |
Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample Application HRD Principles Waiver
- Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
|
Fall II |
Spring I |
Spring II |
Sum. I |
Sum. II |
Fall I |
Fall II |
Deadline |
Sep. 20, 2023 |
Nov. 29, 2023 |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
Apr. 10, 2024 |
June 5, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
Sep. 18, 2024 |
Start Date |
Oct.23, 2023 |
Jan. 22, 2024 |
Mar. 18, 2024 |
May 13, 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Aug. 26, 2024 |
Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- Academic writing sample Application HRD Principles Waiver
- Only required for applicants requesting to waive HRD 8102: Evidence-Based HR Principles prerequisite course.
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines:
|
Fall II |
Spring I |
Spring II |
Sum. I |
Sum. II |
Fall I |
Fall II |
Deadline |
Sep. 20, 2023 |
Nov. 29, 2023 |
Feb. 14, 2024 |
Apr. 10, 2024 |
June 5, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
Sep. 18, 2024 |
Start Date |
Oct.23, 2023 |
Jan. 22, 2024 |
Mar. 18, 2024 |
May 13, 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Aug. 26, 2024 |
Oct. 21, 2024 |
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- $940 per credit, plus $50 general fee per semester
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details)
- APPLY NOW - FALL II 2023
- APPLY NOW - 2024 TERMS
Application Process
View a detailed overview of how to apply.
Access Existing Application
Access your existing application.
International Students
View additional information for international students.
Tuition and Fees
The Villanova University Bursar lists current pricing for tuition.
PLAN YOUR VISIT!
The Office of Graduate Studies offers a multitude of ways to get acquainted with Villanova! From personal tours to events such as Open House and virtual information sessions, we have options to fit your schedule. Plan your visit today!