Human Resources Development programs prepare individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Includes instruction in psychology; organizational behavior; principles of adult education; occupational counseling; skill testing and evaluation; program design; consulting practice; organizational development; and applications to issues such as training, management development, customer service, and total quality management.
Of the 1,079 Human Resources Development degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 22% percent of whom are men and the other 78% percent are women. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students graduating with a degree in Human Resources Development than any other state? In fact, Pennsylvania granted 215 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Development is $40,400.
Villanova University, Towson University and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are three schools well-known for Human Resources Development programs. In fact, there are 151 students at Villanova University pursuing a Masters degree in Human Resources Development. Take a look at the college options in the table below.
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The highest paying career for Human Resources Development majors is Training and Development Specialists. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Human Resources Development can prepare you for is Training and Development Specialists.