Named "Outstanding Program of the Year" twice by the Academy of Human Resource Development
Degree Programs
- Master of Arts in Human Resource Development
- Doctor of Education in Human and Organizational Learning
- Certificate in Leadership Development
Locations and Delivery Formats
We offer our HRD/HOL programs in several convenient locations and delivery formats:
Program Locations and Formats
Program Name
At the doctoral level, the program has changed its name from Human Resource Development to Human & Organizational Learning, in order to better reflect the program's objectives, philosophy and curricula. At the master's level, the degree name remains Human Resource Development. The entire program is referred to as the Human & Organizational Learning Program.
We Believe in the Learning Organization 
The Human & Organizational Learning Program is organized around three primary theoretical constructs: organizational development and change; leadership development; and individual, group and organizational learning. Our multidisciplinary approach to organizational studies draws on the fields of management, sociology, biology, psychology, and anthropology. Our research and degree programs are committed to:
Organizational Development and Change
- by fostering the creation, planning, and implementation of strategic directions for future organization growth.
- by utilizing systems theory as a sensemaking tool for diagnosing internal and external organizational operations.
- by providing quality education for professionals and managers who are interested in helping people and organizations adapt to continuous change.
Leadership Development
- by exploring leadership theories and applying cutting edge principles in the workplace.
- by transforming organizational culture to obtain performance and organizational change goals.
- by providing leaders with innovative solutions for today's business challenges.
Individual, Group, and Organizational Learning
- by examining the inter-relationship between people, learning, and organizations while utilizing systematic change processes.
- by fostering self-directed and team learning.
- by increasing the learning capacity of individuals, groups, and organizations to optimize organizational growth and effectiveness.
Contact Information
Program Main Office
Erin McSherry
Program Manager
2134 G Street, NW Suite 219
Washington, DC 20052
email:hrd@gwu.edu
phone: 202.994.1040
fax: 202.994.4928
