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Human Resource Development (HRD) focuses on enhancing learning and performance across individuals, teams, and organizations through specialized areas including continuing education, career growth, skills training, and organizational improvement. Students gain access to global experiences, opportunities to present professionally, and chances to publish their work.
The doctoral program mandates -
At least 72 credit hours for those holding a master's degree, or
96 credit hours for students entering without one.
This program equips graduates for both corporate roles and academic positions in research institutions. It provides diverse coursework enabling students to specialize in key areas vital for thriving in the HRD profession.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.
ADMISSIONS DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1