Learning for Leadership

The Human Resource Development program allows students to earn a master’s degree in a highly desirable field on their own time

by Aubi Moon

Finding the time for education is one of the greatest challenges graduate students face. The Idaho State University Human Resource Development (HRD) program, which offers fully online, asynchronous courses, strives to accommodate working professionals from all walks of life. Through the HRD program, students with a bachelor’s degree can earn their master’s degree at a pace that works for them, allowing them to further their education while balancing the demands of their careers and personal lives.

Because of the flexibility and affordability that the ISU College of Education offers, the HRD program has seen an increase in enrollment from students inside and outside of Idaho who want to become leaders in the workplace. Among those students is Megan Lundberg, who lives in Rwanda, Africa, and works in P-12 education as a college and career counselor. Megan has appreciated the opportunity to take advantage of the fully online program while working full-time in Rwanda, saying, ”I selected the HRD program due to its broad application and critical importance to various careers. I look forward to serving in higher education in the future, and I believe that this degree will provide me with opportunities