The department offers a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development degree program as well as graduate-level certificate programs in Career Development, Human Resource Management, Instructional Design, Organization Development, and Training and Development. Students may choose to pursue a Master of Arts degree or a certificate, or both. Application requirements for all programs are identical.
All programs require completion of an internship.
Taught by professionals working in their fields, the focus of these programs is on practice based on theory and research. Courses are offered evenings and weekends on the St. Thomas campus in Minneapolis. Programs are also offered off campus, at locations throughout the region as needs for these programs arise. In today's fluid, fast-paced climate of change, organizations know their success depends on their ability to continually adapt to new conditions. Because organizations are constantly transforming themselves, the need for skilled professionals in the field of human resource development offers unprecedented opportunities for professionals interested in enhancing learning in individuals, teams, organizations and systems.