Human Resource Development MS
Major: Human Resource Development
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 45.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.1005
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 13-1151
About the Program
The MS in Human Resource Development program, with its strong emphasis on learning, psychological, human capital, and systems theory, is designed to prepare students with the competencies for success in promoting individual, group, organizational learning, and effectiveness worldwide. The online curriculum is both practice-oriented and research based. Drexel's program is unique in the inclusion of a substantial capstone experience.
In today's increasingly complex world, organizational leaders must be innovative, adaptive, and global in both thought and action. In the rich, interdisciplinary field of human resource development, the focus is on improving learning and performance at the individual, group, and organizational level, as well as community and society contexts through several domains of practice, including:
- Human resource development strategy
- Training and development
- Career development
- Organization development and change
- Performance improvement (HPT/HPI)
- Talent development and management
- Leadership and management development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Program evaluation
- Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
Become a Leader of Workplace Learning, Performance, and Change
The MS in in Human Resource Development (MSHRD) program prepares graduates to become “strategic partners” to senior leaders. Using current research, best practices and cutting-edge technology, students will learn how to facilitate workplace learning and change, while maximizing performance at all levels of the organization.
Additional Information
For more information, contact the School of Education or view the master's degree online on the Drexel University Online website.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the program will follow the university standards for admission to graduate study. Prospective students must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for admission (graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA). Provisional admission may be granted with a GPA between 2.80 to 2.99. In addition, prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completed application form, including official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Personal essay
- Resume
- Additional requirements for international students
The admissions committee will evaluate the applicant's potential and commitment to succeed in graduate study in the online environment. The applicant's potential to contribute to the overall quality of the program of study will also be considered.
Additional Information
For more information, contact the School of Education or view the master's degrees online on the Drexel University Online website.
For additional details about how to apply, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
Degree Requirements
| Core Requirements | ||
| EDCR 510 | Leadership in Educational Contexts and Systems | 3.0 |
| EDCR 512 | Using and Integrating Learning Technologies | 3.0 |
| EDCR 514 | Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education | 3.0 |
| EDCR 518 | Evidence-Based Evaluation | 3.0 |
| Human Resource Development Requirements | ||
| EHRD 500 | Foundations of Human Resources Development | 3.0 |
| EHRD 602 | Coaching and Mentoring for Sustainable Learning | 3.0 |
| EHRD 611 | Organization Development and Change | 3.0 |
| EHRD 612 | Strategic Human Resource Development | 3.0 |
| EHRD 660 | Principles of Adult Learning | 3.0 |
| Capstone Requirements | ||
| EDU 780 | Capstone Research | 3.0 |
| Students have the option to select from the Practitioner or Thesis capstone track. | ||
| EDUP 780 | Practitioner Capstone Course I | 3.0 |
| or EDUT 780 | Thesis Capstone Course I | |
| EDUP 781 | Practitioner Capstone Course II | 3.0-4.5 |
| or EDUT 781 | Thesis Capstone Course II | |
| Professional Electives * | 9.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0-46.5 | |
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In consultation with the program manager/advisor, students may choose any graduate level course that is available and scheduled during a given term.
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDCR 510 | 3.0 | EDCR 514 | 3.0 | EDCR 518 | 3.0 | EHRD 612 | 3.0 |
| EHRD 500 | 3.0 | EHRD 602 | 3.0 | EHRD 611 | 3.0 | Professional Elective* | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDCR 512 | 3.0 | EDU 780 | 3.0 | EDUP 780 or EDUT 780 | 3.0 | EDUP 781 or EDUT 781 | 3.0-4.5 |
| EHRD 660 | 3.0 | Professional Elective* | 3.0 | Professional Elective* | 3.0 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 3-4.5 | ||||
| Total Credits 45-46.5 | |||||||
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In consultation with the program manager/advisor, students may choose any SOE course that is available and scheduled during a given term.
Note: Second Year Summer may be less than the 4.5-credit minimum required (considered half-time status) of graduate programs to be considered financial aid eligible. As a result, aid would not be disbursed to students this term.
Program Level Outcomes
- Formulate adult learning, training, and development and HRD strategies that develop and retain the best people in organizations
- Design and implement workplace learning, change, and performance interventions to achieve employee and organizational goals
- Develop effective consulting, coaching, and mentoring skills to sustain learning, performance, and change in the workplace
- Lead strategic change initiatives and manage learning and development initiatives in any organizational setting
- Evaluate training, learning, and other HRD programs and interventions to determine their quality, value, and effectiveness
- Demonstrate leadership that promotes diversity, inclusion, equity, and ethical decision-making in the workplace, community, and global contexts