
Human Resource Development - Professional (M.S.)
Degree Requirements
- Students must take a minimum of 36 units as prescribed in their program and selected in consultation with the adviser.
- Students must pass a comprehensive exam in Human Resource Development. (You are eligible to take the exam after completing a minimum set of courses; students have one opportunity to retake any portion of the examination as needed in order to obtain a passing grade.)
Required Courses (15 units)
You must successfully complete these five courses.
| HRD 601 |
Introduction to Human Resources (3) |
| HRD 605 |
Applied Research in Human Resource Development(3) |
| HRD 627 |
Training and Development(3) |
| HRD 641 |
Change in the Workplace (3) |
| HRD 642 |
Organizational Behavior (3) |
Electives (12-21 units)
You must take a minimum of 12 units (four courses) from the HRD electives shown below and may take a maximum of 21 units (seven courses).
| HRD 602 |
Leadership Theory and Practice (3) |
| HRD 603 |
Professional Development in HRD (3) |
| HRD 604 |
Compensation and Benefits Management (3) |
| HRD 629 |
Personnel Selection (3) |
| HRD 644 |
Team Building (3) |
| HRD 679 |
Special Topics in Human Resource Development (3) |
| ISTC 667 |
Instructional Development (3) |
| ISTC 702 |
Educational Leadership and Technology (3) |
You can complete the 36-unit requirement of the program by selecting courses offered in other programs and departments. Prior written approval from the director of the Professional Track program is required.
College of Graduate Studies and
Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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