Dec 29, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Human Resources Development, B.S.

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Engineering - Technology Division > Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences > Human Resources Development, B.S.

The Human Resources Development (HRD) program prepares students to become leaders in workforce training, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Graduates from the program have advanced into high-ranking HR positions in industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, and retail.

Through a hands-on, project-based curriculum, students gain expertise in:

Talent Management - Recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent
Employee Learning & Development - Designing and delivering impactful training programs
Instructional Design - Creating engaging learning experiences using e-learning tools and instructional strategies
Organization Development & Consulting - Facilitating change and improving workplace performance
Program Evaluation - Assessing and measuring the impact of HR initiatives

The HRD program offers flexible learning options - online and face-to-face - to help students develop the skills needed to design and implement training programs, improve workplace performance, and drive organizational success.

Human Resources Development

University Core (Texas Common Course Number)

Core Communication (6 semester hours)

Core Communications I - ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
Core Communications II - ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Mathematics (6 semester hours)

Core Mathematics - this program has specified math (see below)
Core Math/Reasoning (IDO) - this program has specified math (see below)

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)

Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)

Core Writing in the Disciplines (IDO) (3 semester hours)

Core Writing in the Disciplines - this program has specified WID (see below)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science Requirement

6 semester hours MATH courses
6 semester hours Formal Science

Courses required for program that also fullfill core categories:

Mathematics and BS Special Requirements:

Core Mathematics - MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.0
OR
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
Course Math/Reasoning - see approved list
Bachelor of Science - see approved list
Bachelor of Science - TMTH 3360 - Applied Technical Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0

Writing in the Disciplines

HDCS 1300 - Human Ecosystems & Tech Change Credit Hours: 3.0

Program Requirements:

Computer Literacy

TECH 1301 - Intro to Data Analytics Tools Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for MIS 3300, COSC 300)

Human Resources Development Major Requirements

HDCS 3300 - Org Decisions Credit Hours: 3.0 (student may apply previous credit for MANA 3335)
HRD 3310 - Talent Management Credit Hours: 3
HRD 3340 - Principles of Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
HRD 3346 - Performance Assessment & Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
HRD 3350 - Workforce Diversity and Globalization Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for INTB 3354 or INTB 3350)
HRD 3351 - Instructional Design for Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4301 - Global Leadership in Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4344 - Designing E-Learning Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4350 - Organization Development & Consulting Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4352 - Facilitation Strategies Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4396 - Internship in Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
TECH 3365 - Appl of Discrete Mthds in Tech Credit Hours: 3.0
TLIM 3345 - Human Resources in Technology Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for MANA 4330)
TLIM 4342 - Quality Improvement Methods Credit Hours: 3

Professional Studies Area of Specialization or Minor:

Minor approved course work (15 credit hours)

See academic advisor for approval of a 15 hour content block that addresses your career goals.

Electives: 12 SCH Minimum

Students must have minimum 2.00 in major.

Major GPA will be calculated based on the major requirements and the professional studies area or minor.

2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in courses attempted at the University of Houston.
36 of the credit hours must be advanced (junior or senior level).
Thirty semester hours to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree must be UH courses
12 advanced credit hours in department of major must be UH courses
120 credit hours required for this degree.
Limit of 66 credit hours of lower-level (1000 and 2000 level) transfer credit toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Houston.
Students may use no more than two credit hours in physical education activity courses.
Students must satisfy TSI to graduate.