Prospective Student Information
Why Choose the LSU HRLD Program for your degree searching?

The Human Resource and Leadership Development (HRLD) program concentration prepares students for human resource development and training careers in business, industry, government, and/or academia.

Undergraduate

Graduate (Master & Ph.D.)
Bachelor of Science Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy
The B.S program strongly accentuates practical application of methods derived from education and training, and HRD research. Achieving organizational goals through current HRD practices receives strong emphasis as the student moves through the program. Practical experience through internships and the involvement of practicing professionals form the surrounding business and government community reinforces the accent on the application of Human Resource and Leadership Development knowledge.

Students have the flexibility to tailor a course of study to meet career objectives. Within the HRLD curriculum, student may choose 3 primary areas of specialization: organizational HRD, E-learning, and organizational consulting. Students may also choose a secondary specialization in adult literacy, international, aging populations, or community development.

Faculty advisors exert critical influence over the student's college experience. Commensurate with the school's philosophy of maximum student involvement in degree program design, the student is expected to take a significant role in selecting a faculty member to fill this position. The faculty advisor assumes responsibility for guidance and supervision of the student's program of study. The advisor assists in identification of appropriate coursework and practical experiences to meet the student's career objectives.

Highlights include:

  • a general education core to provide a broad foundation
  • large number of content specialization areas
  • accommodates both working practitioners and traditional students
  • a flexible curriculum to meet career objectives

 

 

The Master’s program focuses on transferring advanced knowledge about current theory and research in HRLD into practical applications. The program helps students develop and strengthen professional competency that effectively matches their special needs and career objectives.

The graduate programs in HRLD have achieved a “superior” rating (the highest possible) in LSU’s rigorous program review process.  It is generally viewed as one of the top programs in the U.S.

The program is specially designed to meet the needs of working adult students as well as full-time students. All graduate courses are taught in the evening from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.  Because so many working professionals are enrolled in the program, classes are a dynamic adult learning environment in which students share experiences from a wide variety of organizational settings and apply new learning to those environments. Students learn from each other as much as from the professors.

Faculty advisors play as facilitator role to motivate students' learning and prepare for career planning.

Highlights include:

  • preparation for Human Resource, Leadership and Organization Development careers
  • strong commitment to linking theory to practice
  • a flexible curriculum to meet your career objectives
  • develops research skill for advanced study

 

The Ph.D. program strongly emphasizes linking theory, research and practice through scholarly research and preparing students to be competitive scholars and reflective practitioners in the field as they move through the program.

The graduate programs in HRLD have achieved a “superior” rating (the highest possible) in LSU’s rigorous program review process.  It is generally viewed as one of the top programs in the U.S.

Unlike many other disciplines, the Ph.D in HRLD is as valuable in practice as it is for an academic career. The program is flexible enough to allow students to tailor their degree program to prepare them for advanced practice or for an academic career.

The program is specially designed to meet the needs of working adult students as well as full-time students. All graduate courses are taught in the evening from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.  Because so many working professionals are enrolled in the program, classes are a dynamic adult learning environment in which students share experiences from a wide variety of organizational settings and apply new learning to those environments. Students learn from each other as much as from the professors.

The program ensures students  learn high-level research skills through core research courses.  Students have the flexibility to generate their own research agenda with qualitative, quantitative, and/or theory building research methodologies.

Faculty advisors act as a mentor to challenges students' thoughts and foster students' ability to conduct research independently. The doctoral experience is a close collaboration between the student and his/her chair.

Highlights include:

  • prepares students for careers as an academic scholar or as an advanced practitioner
  • preparation for Human Resource, Leadership and Organization Development careers
  • intensive research-oriented curriculum
  • deep involvement in academic research
  • a flexible research agenda to meet a variety of career objectives

Click here to view and print Ph.D. curriculum planning form for Ph.D. program.
Bachelor of Science Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements:

The Human Resource Development and Leadership Development concentration B.S. degree requires 128 semester hours broken down as follows:

  • 39 hours in university general education
  • 34 hours in Human Resource Education professional core
  • 19 hours in Human Resource Development core
  • 24 hours in HRLD/Adult Education specialization electives
  • 19 hours in general electives
 Degree Requirements:

Human Resource and Leadership Development concentration M.S. degree (non-thesis option) requires 36 semester hours minimum broken down as follows:.

  • 30 hours core courses.
  • 6 hours specialization electives.

 

 Degree Requirements:

Human Resource and Leadership Development Development concentration Ph.D. degree requires 90 semester hours minimum past the Bachelor's level (including hours in your master’s program) broken down as follows:

  • 9 hours required HRLD core courses
  • select additional hours from among 21 hours of core courses and 39 hours of electives within the department
  • 30 hour research core.

Flexibility to incorporate electives from other departments such as management or industrial psychology 

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Is Financial Assistance Available?

Undergraduates should contact the Office of Student Aid and Scholarships to obtain information about available financial aid. For more information, click here.

Is Financial Assistance Available?

Prospective master student who seeks for financial assistance should consult with

  • Dr. Michael Burnett, Director of the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce. Development.
  • Office of Student and Scholarships at 225-578-3103. For more information, click here.
     

 

Is Financial Assistance Available?

Prospective master student who seeks for financial assistance should consult with

  • Dr. Michael Burnett, Director of the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce. Development.
  • Office of Student and Scholarships at 225-578-3103. For more information, click here.
     

 

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