Human Resource Development

Master of Arts in Education and Human Development
Department of Human and Organizational Learning

Mission and Program Outcomes

The Human and Organizational Learning master's program in Human Resource Development is committed to providing quality education for professionals and managers who are interested in helping people and organizations adapt to continuous change. The program focuses on increasing the learning capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to optimize organizational growth and effectiveness. The students are encouraged to form learning communities to provide collective support, promote action learning, and model a learning culture. The goal of the HRD Program is to provide leaders with innovative solutions for today's business challenges.

The design of the HRD master's program enables students to acquire skills and knowledge in such areas as leadership, group processes, adult learning, organizational diagnosis, and consulting strategies, depending upon the needs and interests of each student. Courses allow students to obtain a solid foundation in theory and concepts with an applied emphasis.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Shaista Khilji - Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC Campus
Dr. Ron Morgan - Alexandria Graduate Education Center
Dr. Marilyn Wesner - Hampton Roads Center

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus
Alexandria Graduate Education Center (Va.)
Hampton Roads, Va.

36 Credit Hours

Sample coursework:

• Organizational Change
• Adult Learning
• Work Groups and Teams in Organizations

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: January 15 (priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or April 1 (final deadline)
Summer: March 1
Spring: October 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, or Summer

For more information, please contact:

Main Campus - Foggy Bottom/Washington DC
Kristin Furio, Program Manager
202-994-1040
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Alexandria Graduate Education Center
Jenn Oribello, Program Coordinator
703-299-0294
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Hampton Roads Center
Marilyn Wesner, Associate Professor
757-269-2229
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Office of Admission
Andre Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions
202-994-1450
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