The Master of Science in Human Resource Development degree is a generalist program that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the HR field. The courses provide a practical environment where students have the opportunity to perform many of the business activities that practitioners regularly encounter.
Students may choose to study the MS in HRD in either an online or an on campus format. Currently, students are not permitted to move between the two formats.
The Master of Science in HRD is a 36 credit program, of which 27 credits are required courses. Students take an additional 9 credits in electives. Some students are eligible to have the 6 credits of prerequisite courses waived (see below). Students must either complete or receive waivers for the two prerequisite courses (3 credits each) prior to beginning the MS in HRD program. All 3-credit courses are 8 weeks, and 1.5 credit courses are 4 weeks. Students also complete a capstone experience prior to graduating.
View the Graduate Studies Course Catalog for descriptions of courses.
With 1 or more years of HR experience, students are eligible to waive the Intro to HR in the Business World course. With prior research writing experience, students are eligible to waive the Critical Evaluation and Research Writing course.
Total Credits of Required Courses: 21
The HRD Department offers both 1.5-credit and 3-credit elective courses to complete 9 credits of electives. Not all electives are currently available online.
3-Credit Electives
6-Credit Electives (16 week course)
1.5-Credit Electives (4 week courses)
Waivers
*Students may apply for a waiver of the HRD 8102: Critical Evaluation & Research Writing course by including an academic writing sample with their application.
Students may apply for a waiver of the HRD 8101: Intro to HR in the Business World if they have one or more years of HR experience.
