Overview

About the program

Human Resource Development (HRD), as defined by the HRD faculty at Texas A&M University, is the process of improving learning and performance in individual, group, and organizational contexts through domains of expertise such as lifelong learning, career development, training and development, and organizational development. Interested students have opportunities for international travel, professional presentations, and writing for publication.

The Educational Human Resource Development (EHRD) program with an emphasis in Adult Education develops adult education practitioners who are critically reflective, student-centered and committed to social justice.

Our programs prepare individuals to administer programs and teach adults in a variety of settings including community centers, community colleges, literacy centers, health care facilities and the workplace. The Ph.D. prepares individuals for the professoriate as well as other settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Issues in Human Resource Development
Principles and Practices of Leadership in Human Resource Development
Project Management in Human Resource Development
International Human Resource Development
Career Development in Human Resource Development.
Strategic Planning for Human Resource Development
Methods of Teaching Adults
Evaluation Models in Human Resource Development
Conflict Management and Dialogue

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

a minimum of 72 credit hours with a master’s degree, or 96 credit hours without a master’s degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Education Human Resource Management View 24 other PhDs in Human Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9403 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9403 USD / year

≈ 9403 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9403 USD / year

≈ 9403 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Station

Funding

Scholarships Information

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