Master of Science in Human Resource Development

Program Leader: Dr. Tonette S. Rocco
E-mail: roccot@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-6151
Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Co-Program Director: Dr. Thomas G. Reio, Jr.
Email: reiot@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2093
Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Brief Program Description:

The Master of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD) is designed for individuals who choose to serve the field as facilitators and managers of individual, organizational, and career development of adults in work settings. Graduates are prepared to develop, facilitate, and manage programs and interventions for adult clients and may fulfill many roles, including HRD management; corporate training and education; organizational development; staff development; performance improvement; and career development. The program caters to working professionals with evening and Saturday classes and offers courses at both the University Park Campus in Miami and the Broward-Pines Center in Pembroke Pines.

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of upper-division undergraduate coursework;
3. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which (two are preferred) must be from a person familiar with the applicant’s undergraduate work and able to comment knowledgeably on his or her ability to perform graduate-level work;
4. A personal statement of 1,000 words or less explaining any personal and professional goals you plan to achieve with the accomplishment of the degree. Please list any recognitions of achievement that you have received (e.g. licenses, publications, awards). Provide any additional information that you would like considered in the evaluation of the application;
5. A résumé describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 36
1. Human Resource Development credits: 21
2. Research Methods credits: 3
3. Advised Elective credits: 12

Program of Study:

Advised Electives

A wide variety of elective courses are available in the following areas of focus: organization development, performance improvement, conflict resolution, human resource management, knowledge management, educational technology and distance education, literacy, workforce education, urban and community education, and international and global education. Information on these areas is available from your advisor.

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updated: 08/12/08