Master of Education in
Human Resource Development

From the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development

• The Profession
• Delivery Format
• Program Curriculum
• Program Planning
• Admission Information
  

The Profession

Human resource development (HRD) is a process of developing and unleashing human expertise through organization development and personnel training and development. A career in this field can lead to specialization in areas such as employee training, benefits management or job evaluation—or a career may demand a wide range of abilities and responsibilities. Work environments include business, nonprofit, educational, and governmental settings. Human resource development job titles can include: human resource managers; training and development specialists; employment, recruitment and placement specialists; compensation; benefits and job analysis specialists; and industrial and labor relations supervisors.

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Delivery Format

The coursework necessary to attain this degree can be completed in Rochester; however, students wishing to complete their degree at an accelerated pace may find it necessary to attend classes on the Twin Cities campus. To accommodate the busy schedules of educators, many courses are offered evenings, Saturdays, and during the summer.

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Program Curriculum

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program of 34 semester credits includes a minimum of 25 credits in the department and a maximum of 6 credits in field-based projects, problems courses, independent study, and internships. No more than 40% of the program coursework may be completed before formal admission to the M.Ed., regardless of where the work was completed Students have seven years to complete their degree beginning with the first coursework used in the program, and must maintain a 2.80 overall GPA.

Core Requirements:

• HRD/AdEd 5001: Survey of Human Resource Development and Adult Education (3 credits)
• HRD 5201: Personnel Training and Development (3 credits)
• HRD 5301: Organization Development (3 credits)
• HRD 5105: Strategic Planning through Human Resource Development (3 credits)
• HRD 5101: Strategies for Teaching Adults (3 credits)
• HRD 5196: Internship: Human Resource Development (4 credits)
• WCFE 5901: Using Research in Work, Community, and Family Education (3 credits)

Electives:

• Minimum of 12 credits – at least 3 credits must be an HRD elective

For students with an HRD undergraduate degree:
Students holding an undergraduate HRD degree from the University of Minnesota will not be required to retake courses completed during the undergraduate program. However, these students must complete the following coursework:

• Minimum of 19 credits in HRD-designated courses, including:
  • HRD 5105: Strategic Planning through Human Resources
    (3 credits)
  • HRD 8201: Advanced Training and Development of Human Resources (3 credits)
  • HRD 8301: Advanced Organization Development (3 credits)
  • WCFE 5901: Using Research in Work, Community, and Family Education (3 credits)
• Electives: Minimum 12 credits

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Program Planning

Use the Master of Education Planning Sheet located on the Twin Cities website to help plan your program. 

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Admission Information

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • GRE or GMAT and graduate courses may be provided as optional evidence of academic potential
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed application materials (see STEP TWO below)

Admission Process

STEP 1

Meet with University of Minnesota Rochester advisor Joseph Marchesani, Program Director for Education and Human Resource Development. To schedule an appointment, contact him at 507-280-2819 or 507-280-2829; e-mail march027@umn.edu.

STEP 2

Submit the following application materials in a single envelope. Indicate on the envelope the program to which you are applying (MEd in HRD). Keep a copy of all application materials you submit. Submit application package directly to:

Student & Professional Services
College of Education and Human Development
110 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Application for Admission Form
  Complete an M.Ed./Professional Studies Application Form at http://cehd.umn.edu/SPS/Forms/#Prof.
• Application Processing Fee
  Make check, money order, or bank draft payable to the University of Minnesota for $55.
• Official Transcripts
  Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate colleges or universities where 12 or more semester credits were completed and all colleges and universities attended after completion of the undergraduate degree, except the University of Minnesota. All official transcripts must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing school.
• Resume or CV
  Submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
• Educational Goal Statement
  Submit a personal statement that describes your educational goals (include past, current, and future educational goals) and rational for interest in the M.Ed. program (how this program at the University of Minnesota will fulfill these goals). Limit of 2 pages
• Copy of Teaching License
  If applicable, submit a copy of your current or previous Minnesota Teaching license(s). This step is recommended for all M.Ed. program applicants.
• Coursework completed outside the United States
  Consult the instructions on the application form for details.

Application Deadlines
The College of Education and Human Development reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Application deadlines for each academic term are listed below:

• Fall semester - July 1
• Spring semester - November 1
• Summer session - March 1

All applicants will receive written notification of the admission committee's final decision. Notification letters are typically mailed within four to six weeks after the application deadline.

Transfer of Credits
If approved by an academic adviser and the WCFE Director of Graduate Studies, students may transfer up to eight graduate semester credits from accredited institutions other than the University of Minnesota.

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