Human Resource and Workforce Development
Online Program
This online master's degree program with a concentration in Adult & Continuing Education Leadership has a focus on Human Resource and Workforce Development. The program will contribute to the development of competent, inquiring educational leaders and practitioners. These leaders and practitioners require advanced preparation to meet the broad spectrum of learning needs that exist in today's dynamic and complex society.
Our program will prepare you for positions of leadership in a wide range of areas: pre-employment training and workforce development, staff development and continuing professional education focusing on job-related skills and competencies, as well as leadership and management development. These areas constitute the largest and fastest growing area in the field of adult education.
Program of Study
Core Courses (12 credits)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 667 |
Program Planning in Adult Education | 3 |
| AD LDSP 757 |
Principles and Foundations of Adult Education | 3 |
| AD LDSP 777 |
Leadership in Multicultural Organizations | 3 |
| AD LDSP 787 |
Administration of Adult Education Programs | 3 |
Focus Courses (12 credits)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 605 |
Survey in Human Resource Development | 3 |
| AD LDSP 607 |
Coordination of Staff Development and Training Programs | 3 |
| AD LDSP 710 |
Organizational Change and Team Leadership | 3 |
| AD LDSP 798 |
Seminar in Human Resource Development | 3 |
Foundation Courses (9 credits)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 647 |
Evaluation of Adult and Continuing Education Programs | 3 |
| AD LDSP 687 |
Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| AD LDSP 707 |
Using Technology with Adult Learners | 3 |
Changes in courses may be made by contacting your advisor. Please contact your advisor before taking courses not listed above.
