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Human Resource Development (M.S.)

Master Degree
Idaho State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

Human resource development is a unique field because every organization needs employees with experience in supporting and developing people, whether that is in an organizational development consultant role or leadership role. The Master of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD) program prepares students for leadership-oriented careers in a wide variety of industries including corporations, nonprofit groups, financial institutions, government, healthcare, K-16 education and beyond. You can graduate from our fully-online, 30-credit program at your own pace while gaining valuable expertise in developing, improving, and managing a professional workforce.

Program Requirements

  • MS HRD Course Requirements (12 Credits) take the following courses, take 12 credits
    12 credits
    take these courses:
    OLP6601 - Evidence-Based Practices in HR
    3 credits
    OLP6602 - Principles of HRD
    3 credits
    OLP6621 - Theories of Adult Learning
    3 credits
    OLP6661 - Performance Improvement
    3 credits
  • Career and Technical Education Option take the following courses, take 12 credits
    12 credits
    Take 12 credits from:
    CTE5501 - Foundations of CTE
    3 credits
    CTE5502 - Analysis Course Constr in CTE
    3 credits
    CTE5503 - Methods of Teaching CTE
    3 credits
    CTE5504 - Evaluation in Teaching CTE
    3 credits
  • Research Studies: Thesis Option take 9 credits, take at least 1 course
    9 credits
    Take 9 credits:
    EDUC6601 - Research and Writing
    3 credits
    OLP6632 - Research in Organizations
    3 credits
    EDUC6610 - Applied Educational Statistics
    3 credits
    EDUC6650 - Thesis
    1 - 6 credits
  • Research Studies: Professional Option take 6 credits, take at least 1 course
    6 credits
    Take 6 credits
    EDUC6601 - Research and Writing
    3 credits
    OLP6632 - Research in Organizations
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits
39

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.