Ph.D. in Leadership & Education
Human Resource Development Specialization

Human Resource Development focuses on improving individual and organizational performance through learning.

Although HRD professionals have traditionally designed and delivered organizational training, today they are also involved in organizational learning and performance improvement interventions.

The field is growing rapidly. Recent changes in organizations have created a dramatic increase in the need for professionals capable of developing employees in the workplace. Rapid technological change, globalization, restructured workplaces, labor market shifts, and pressure for reduced costs and increased productivity have increased the demand for HRD professionals.