Human Resource Development BS Degree
Be Ready to Lead in Tomorrow’s Changing Workplace
A bachelor’s degree in human resource development from The University of Texas at Tyler prepares you to move into this dynamic field and create a satisfying, productive work environment for employees and your organization. HRD graduates find positions in business, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and government.
- Take advantage of one of the nation’s few bachelor’s programs in human resource development—available right here in East Texas.
- Develop skills used in both human resource development and human resource management through a mix of HRD and management courses.
Careers in this field are available in business, nonprofit, educational and government settings.
Bachelor’s in HRD: Practical. Timely.
- Earn a degree that prepares you for various career paths, such as corporate management, supervisory roles in human resources or graduate studies in the HRD field.
- Learn how to design and implement human resource development plans that best use employee skills and abilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Complete an internship in HRD departments at East Texas companies to gain the on-the-job experience valued by employers.
- Join the student chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management, the largest HRM organization in the world, for networking and professional development.
Find out more about the human resource development BS degree.
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Career Outlook for HRD
Job prospects look favorable for graduates of bachelor’s programs in human resources. As new companies form and organizations expand, they will need more human resources professionals to oversee and administer their programs.
For more information, visit Occupational Outlook Handbook - Human Resources Managers.
Marketable Skills for HRD MajorsTo see skills in human resource development that are most sought after by employers in today's market, visit Marketable Skills for the College of Business & Technology.
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Department of Human Resource Development
HRD Courses: Research-Based. Broad in Focus.
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Training, Selection and Recruiting
Get an overview of planning, implementation and evaluation of training and development in a variety of settings, including conceptual tools to develop and design training.
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Career Development and Human Resource Plannings
Learn about evolving career development theories. Focus on knowledge and skills that enable you to effectively develop and link personal competencies to organizations.
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Team Building
Gain insights into the use of teams in business and industry. Topics include the purpose of teams and the team-building process, conflict resolution, talent management and team-building activities.
HRD Faculty: Respected Experts in the HRD Field
--Learn from professors with professional experience in HRD in such organizations as Hallmark Cards, NCR Corporation, Pennsylvania Power and Light, Motorola and General Electric.
--Explore HRD theories and practices with professors who have written extensively on such topics as Manager as Coach; Organizational Learning, Performance and Change; and Human Capital and Screening Theories: Implications for Human Resource Development.
Learn more about UT Tyler's human resource development faculty.