Training and Development
Programs

MED in Training & Development
(Online)

T&D Certificate Program
(Online)

MS in Human Resource Development
(On-campus)

Ed.D. in Adult Education with
T&D Focus
(On-campus)

Master of Science (M.S.)
in Human Resource Development (HRD)

Program Overview

The Master of Science degree program in HRD focuses on the theory and principles of adult education and human resource development. This program assumes the student is seeking research-intensive study. Because this degree focuses on research, it differs from the M.Ed. which focuses on practice. Both Degree programs require rigorous coursework, with the M.S. requiring a research-based thesis and the M.Ed. a problem-based paper. Students enrolled in the M.S. degree program are required to have a three-member graduate committee including one person representing the course work from outside the department.

Curriculum

The M.S. program reflects a minimum requirement of 36 hours of course work including statistics, research, and a thesis. In addition, all graduate students are expected to either pass the AHE technology competencies through a testing out procedure or to attend a workshop at the beginning of their studies. Further information is noted on the department's technology page.

Any course work taken prior to admission is subject to approval by the student's advisor for inclusion in the program. For a listing of the course requirements, please consult the program worksheet or contact the Program Coordinator listed at the bottom of this page. For course descriptions, refer to the NCSU listing of courses.

Admission Information

Please refer to the departmental admissions page for complete information on requirements and the application period.

Transfer from the M.Ed. to the M.S.

Students currently enrolled in the M.Ed. degree in Training and Development who are interested in transferring to the M.S. degree must submit a rationale for the transfer. This rationale should include goals and objectives for this research-intensive degree. In addition, students should submit a preliminary plan detailing possible ideas, research questions, and/or topics for the thesis. These materials will be reviewed by the Training and Development faculty. The student will be contacted regarding the faculty decision. This request and supporting materials must be received by the M.S. program coordinator no later than the regular application deadline for the semester of transfer (January 20 for fall and August 20 for spring.)

For More Information

The program coordinator for this degree is:

Dr. Tim Hatcher
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Department of Adult and Higher Education
310-M Poe Hall, Campus Box 7801
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
(919) 515-6246
tim_hatcher@ncsu.edu

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