CECP
Master's Programs
Human Resources Development
Introduction
The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology of the Western Michigan College of Education offers coursework that leads to a Master of Arts in Human Resources Development. The program is intended for students seeking professional positions in the interdisciplinary field of human resources development, which subsumes practice in such areas as training and development, performance technology, instructional design and technology and organization development.
Background
The College of Education at Western Michigan University has presented a successful graduate program in Human Resources Development since 1983. The program is focused on research and preparation for the practice of human resources development in a variety of organizations and industries. Graduates of the program hold leadership and professional positions in regional and global companies, non-profit organizations, education and the public sector.
Curricular goals
The program is intended to meet the needs of three major audiences:
Persons seeking entry into the HRD profession,
Current HRD professionals seeking graduate education, and
Current HRD professionals seeking to expand current skills through advanced professional development
The program is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills that enable them to effectively contribute to improving the value and business impact of HRD products and services. The aim of the program is to prepare graduates in the concepts, methods and tools of HRD that allow them to play leadership roles in the design and delivery of HRD functions and services. Graduates will study and achieve an enhanced understanding of adult learning, human performance and organizational effectiveness in two major domains:
Topics central to the design and delivery of effective learning interventions through the study of learning theory, needs analysis, instructional design, and evaluation; and
Topics central to the leadership and management of an effective HRD function within an organization through the study of general systems theory, organizational effectiveness and HRD leadership processes.
Admission requirements
We welcome applicants who have completed an accredited baccalaureate degree with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, three letters of recommendations, three years of work experience, and a statement of purpose outlining professional goals. Applicants should contact the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
(269-387-5100) for detailed information on admission to the program
Program requirements (printable version)
CECP core (9 hours) - required
- CECP 6010 Research methods
- CECP 6070 Multicultural Counseling and Psychology (diversity)
- CECP 6220 Psychoeducational Consultation
HRD core (15 hours) - required
- CECP 6400 Principles of HRD (replaces ED 6600)
- CECP 6410 Fundamentals of Needs Analysis (replaces ED 6610)
- CECP 6420 Evaluation of HRD (replaces ED 6620)
- CECP 6430 Project Management in HRD (replaces ED 6630)
Capstone project (3 hours)
- CECP 6860
Practice area options (12 hours)
Students will have the option of selecting elective courses in one of six practice are specialties listed below. The selection of specific courses is done in consultation with and approval of academic advisor.
- Counseling and Organizational Psychology
- Human Performance and Technology
- Instructional Design and technology
- Organizational Communication and Development
- Public Administration and Leadership
- School Leadership and Administration
Related professional organizations
Websites that offer career information and job banks:
International Society of Performance Improvement
American Society of Training and Development
Society of Human Resource Management
For further information regarding the Masters Degree in Human Resources Development contact:
Dr. Nicholas Andreadis
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Sangren Hall
Western Michigan University
Phone: (269) 387-0710
Fax: (269) 387-5090