M.S. in Educational Human Resource Development

Program Description

Educational Human Resource Development (HRD) is the process of improving learning and performance in individual, group, and organizational contexts through domains of expertise such as lifelong learning, career development, training and development, and organizational development. The master's program specializing in human resource development prepares individuals for professional careers relating to education and training of adults in both post-secondary schools and non-school settings. Competencies are explored as a strategic means to provide training, education, and new communication channels to business, education, government, and other public and private agencies.

These opportunities for learning are also linked with the Center for Distance Learning Research. Several faculty are involved in the management team of the Center. Research opportunities as well as internships and practical for graduate students are available at the Center.

The EHRD master's program prepares individuals for professional careers relating to education and training of adults in both post-secondary schools and non-school settings. The program emphasizes both technical and academic competence. The department also offers a variety of courses in women's studies, procurement and management of contracts and grants, group process skills, and education and aging.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet minimum entrance requirements as set by Texas A&M University. Satisfying the minimum criteria qualifies an applicant for consideration but does not guarantee admission to the EHRD program. The departmental admission committee will consider all criteria. Moreover, because this program prepares individual students for careers in working with adults, an applicant's life experience will also be evaluated as part of the consideration for admission to EHRD. Please refer to the Department Web page for complete admission requirements, http://eahr.tamu.edu.

Degree Program and Course Requirements

The following course work requirements shown below represents the required courses within the 37-hour curriculum in EHRD with the human resource development specialization. In addition, students will select from various competencies to complete their degree program. A typical degree plan will include 21 hours of core requirements, which consists of six hours of foundation courses, nine hours of specialization courses, a three hour research course, and a three hour statistics course. The remaining hours consists of 15 hours of electives and a one hour seminar course.

Foundation Course Credit (6 hours)

• EHRD 603 Applied Theoretical Foundations of Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours

AND

• EHRD 630 Adult Learning, 3 credit hours

OR

• AGED 610 Principles of Adult Education, 3 credit hours

Specialization Course Credit (choose three out of these four courses, 9 hours)

• EHRD 612 Training & Development in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours
• EHRD 613 Career Development in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours
• EHRD 621 Communication in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours
• EHRD 625 Organization Development & Performance in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours

Research Course Credit (3 hours)

• EHRD 627 Research & Development in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours

OR

• EHRD 628 Research & Publishing in Human Resource Development, 3 credit hours

Statistic Course Credit (3 hours)

• EHRD 690 Theory of EHRD Research-STAT I, 3 credit hours

OR

• STAT 651 Statistics in Research I, 3 credit hours

OR

• An approved equivalent transfer course, at least 3 credit hours

Elective Courses, 15 credit hours
Seminar Course, 1 credit hour

Available EHRD Courses

For a complete list of other EHRD courses that may be taken for degree credit, check the EHRD home page, then click on "Course Information link" at the top .

Distance Delivery Platforms

Distance courses use a variety of instructional mediums, including web-based courses and network interactive video. Delivery sites for courses using interactive video delivery include San Antonio and The Woodlands.

Course Examinations

All EHRD courses will require some form of student evaluations. These evaluations may be in the form of take-home comprehensive examinations, research projects, literature searches, position papers, or semester projects. The evaluation instruction will be submitted either by traditional mail, e-mail, downloadable web sites, or facsimile, at the discretion of the instructor. The uniformity and content of all examinations will be the same, whether students are on or off campus.

Final Degree Program Examination

After completing all program requirements, all students specializing in the HRD major only are not required to complete a final oral examination on the campus of Texas A&M in College Station. In lieu of the final examination, students are required to compile a professional portfolio documenting the progress through the degree program. Although there is limited attendance required for the course, students will be required to register for a one credit hour seminar course in the last semester of course work to receive credit for completion of the portfolio.

Advising and Information

For more information about the EHRD Distance program, please contact a graduate academic advisor, cfulton@tamu.edu or Dr. Larry M. Dooley, l-dooley@tamu.edu. Also visit the Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development website.