Human Resource Development

Degree Offered Master of Arts in Human Resource Development

Program Overview

This Master's program prepares professionals who will be responsible for the training, education, and development of adults in organizations involved in business, health care, human service, and government. The program has been developed especially for Human Resource Development practitioners desiring formal training and experienced employees wishing to move into the Human Resource Development field.

Upon completion of the MA Degree, students will be able to:

1. Communicate and interact effectively with groups and individuals;

2. Assess the relevant characteristics of adult learners;

3. Apply needs, task and content analysis techniques;

4. Assess the nature of performance problems;

5. Design training programs;

6. Assess the effectiveness of training programs;

7. Manage human resource development projects and programs;

8. Plan, develop and implement techniques which improve department and organizational performance.

Admission Requirements

Note: The Department of Education will admit students to the Graduate Program in Human Resource Development on an semi-annual basis in FALL and SPRING semesters only.

Students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the Graduate College.

In addition, students who wish to enroll in the program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. A Bachelors of Arts degree in Human Resource Development or demonstrated success in the Human Resource Development, teaching, or related field;

2. A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or better;

3. Two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or supervisors which provide evidence of the applicant's qualifications. Individuals who fail to satisfy the first requirement will be asked to complete undergraduate course work in Human Resource Development prior to admission. The courses to be taken will be determined by the program advisor and will be based on a review of the individual's academic record and related work experience.

Degree Requirements

A total of 36 credit hours of study are required for the completion of the program.

Required Courses:
ELAD-HRD-400 HRD and the Organization .................. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-401 The Adult Learner I .............................. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-403 Presentation and Facilitation Strategies for HRD ....................... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-405 Needs and Task Analysis in HRD ....... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-406 Instructional Design in HRD I .............. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-407 Measurement and Evaluation in HRD ................. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-408 Instructional Design in HRD II ............. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-411 Consulting in HRD ............................... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-415 Seminar in HRD ................................... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-416 Practicum in HRD I .............................. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-462 Instructional Strategies in HRD
or
ELAD-HRD-490 Multimedia: Application and Design .... 3 cr.
Plus one of the following:
ELAD-HRD-417 Practicum in HRD II ............................. 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-418 Topical Seminar in HRD ...................... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-419 Project in HRD ..................................... 3 cr.
ELAD-HRD-420 Thesis in HRD ..................................... 3 cr.
Total 36 cr.

Other Program Requirements:
Students must meet a number of requirements prior to the end of the semester in which they plan to graduate:

1. Grades:
   * A GPA of at least 3.0 .
   * No more than 6 hours of "C" grades .
   * No grade less that a "C" may be counted toward the degree.
   

2. Formal application for candicacy: An "Application for Candidacy" form can obtained from the Graduate College in CLS 4029. It should be filed once the student has completed 12 hours of graduate course work at NEIU with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
   

3. Application for graduation: An "Application for Graduation" can be obtained from the Graduate College (CLS 4029). It should be filed during the semester in which the student plans to graduate. The dates that the form is available and when they should be complete are listed in the "Schedule of Classes" which is published each semester.
   

4. Pass a written comprehensive exam given at the beginning of each semester. The exam should be taken during the semester in which the student plans to graduate. Applications for the exam should be completed the semester PRIOR to the semester the student plans to graduate. Applications can be obtained on the bulletin board outside of CLS 4010.

Thesis Option
A thesis option will be available by invitation only. The invitation will be based on a consensus agreement of the program’s policy board and the desire of the student to select the thesis option. Students doing a thesis will complete ELAD-HRD- 420 Thesis Seminar, for 3 credit hours.

Advisors:

Coordinator: