Human Resource Development
Bachelor of Science in
Human Resource Development
What is the admission criteria for the professional phase? In order to advance to the professional phase of studies during the student’s junior and senior years, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Human resource development student in good standing with the College of Education and Human Development • Minimum 2.0 GPR based on all coursework completed at Texas A&M University
• Completion of the following subset courses (or approved substitutes): ENGL 104, HIST 105 & 106, POLS 206 & 207, MATH 141 & 142, two 4-hour natural science courses, INFO 209 and either ACCT 209 or MGMT 209. A completed professional phase admission packet consists of the following: • Completed online professional phase application • Completed online “course planning” form
• Two completed applicant evaluation forms. Forms must be completed by individuals in one of the following categories: • Instructor at Texas A&M University • Instructor from a transfer institution • Nonprofit/volunteer agency or organization • Current or past supervisor or employer
For Appointments: Advising Office Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development College of Education & Human Development 112 Heaton Hall Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-4226 Phone: (979) 862-2763 E-mail: eahradvisor@tamu.edu For more information on this degree program, visit the following Web site: http://eahr.tamu.edu/articles/human_resource_development
Bachelor of Science in Human What is human resource development? Human resource development is an exciting and growing field in today’s world. Whether in business, education, government or health care, the need for personnel to provide workforce development and training is critical to our ever-changing economic and societal needs. The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University is striving to meet this need with a new Human Resource Development Program. The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development is designed to prepare graduates to address the needs of our society and workforce in both the private and public sectors. The degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of roles in human resource development. A strong internship program provides the graduate with direct experience in the development and management of human resource development skills in a real work environment. These internships are designed to match the background and work interests of each student. The degree allows for a wide range of potential employment, providing for a diverse education professional experience.
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What will the Human Resource Development Program teach?
What jobs are available to human resource development graduates?
Students graduating from the Human Resource Development Program will be expected to develop the following skills and competencies:
Potential placements for graduates in human resource development include the following:
• Assist in the development of organizational strategic planning and work with organizational development
• Work with training department staff in developing programs, designing intervention strategies and implementing human resource programs • Develop and coordinate work teams, quality management and change reports
• Specialize in training, instructional design and multimedia • Select and staff the training for instructional methods and techniques • Assess employees individually, facilitate workshops and give career guidance
• Businesses with training needs
• State and local agencies including police, fire and health • Private training agencies such as Humro and Booze Allen Hamilton • Health care training
• Agencies or businesses with adult employees that need training and development • Military, civilian employees and military employees
* Student internships follow the interests of the student and reflect the list above.
How do students enroll in the Human Resource Development Program? Programs of study in the College of Education and Human Development are composed of two phases—the preprofessional phase and the professional phase. The preprofessional phase consists of basic University Core Curriculum requirements and introductory courses in the major field of study. The professional phase consists of advanced work in the major field of study, courses in the foundational disciplines and professional studies courses. Upon entering the College of Education and Human Development, students are assigned a general college major that tracks the preprofessional phase of their chosen program. To advance to the professional phase, students must meet program entry requirements and be accepted by program faculty.
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