The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development


The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (EAHR) develops educational leaders and improves practice through teaching, research and service in the areas of public school administration, human resource development, higher education administration, adult education and student affairs administration. Statewide and nationally, EAHR graduates, faculty and staff play major roles in the education of children and adults.

As one of four departments in the School of Education and Human Development, EAHR is currently home to about 380 undergraduate students, 392 graduate students, 22 faculty and 22 staff.

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BACHELOR'S MASTER'S PH.D. ED.D. MINOR
Education Administration
PK-12 Educational Leadership
Higher Education Administration
Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
Educational Human Resource Development
Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development Honors
Denotes online option available

FROM OUR STUDENTS


“What I enjoy most are the opportunities to work with such a diverse, intelligent, talented group of life-long learners,” said Druery. “People who are helpful, friendly and want to see you succeed encourage me on a daily basis.”

 – Donna Druery

Educational Administration & Human Resource Development

Academic Programs

Bachelor’s Programs


B.S. in Human Resource Development

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD) is designed for students who have an interest in Human Resource Development in both the private sector and public sector.

Human Resource Development Honors Program

The 18-hour Human Resource Development (HRD) Honors Program will provide expanded study and broad-based opportunities for our most academically gifted and scholarly advanced majors.

Minors


Minor in Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development Minor

Master’s Programs


M.Ed. in Educational Administration, emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership

This distinctive two-year program advances leaders who understand the multifaceted educational, social, moral, cultural, legal, political, and fiscal aspects of effective schools.

M.S. in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)

Master’s in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)

M.S. in Educational Administration, emphasis in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

The SAAHE program strives meet the needs of all students. The 45 credit-hour program is innovative, inclusive, and comprehensive.

M.S. in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Human Resource Development

A 37 credit hour degree program which allows an individual to take the required course work completely as Web delivery, or if so desired, may have an option of taking campus based courses too.

M.S. in Educational Administration, Emphasis in Higher Education Administration

The 42-hour master’s program prepares students to enter a mid-level management position at the college or university level.

Certificates


Advanced Research Methods Certificate

Graduate-level certificate in Education & Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods (ARM)

College Teaching Certificate

College Teaching Certificates for Graduate Students within Texas A&M University.

Principal Certification

To complete the Principal Certification, students must be fully admitted to the PK-12 Educational Administration Master’s Program

Superintendent Certification

To complete the Superintendent Certification, students must be fully admitted to the Public School Administration Ed.D. or Ph.D. program.

Doctoral Programs


Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership

Doctorate in Educational Administration, emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Human Resource Development

The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours with a master’s degree or 96 credit hours without a master’s degree.

Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership

Doctorate in Educational Administration, emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Ph.D. in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)

The Educational Human Resource Development (EHRD) program with an emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE) develops adult education practitioners who are critically reflective, student-centered and committed to social justice.

Ph.D. in Educational Administration, emphasis in Higher Education Administration

Doctorate in Educational Administration, emphasis in Higher Education Administration (Ph.D.)

Online Programs


Adult Education Certificate

Online, 12-semester credit hour certificate in Adult Education

Principal Certification

To complete the Principal Certification, students must be fully admitted to the PK-12 Educational Administration Master’s Program

M.S. in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)

Master’s in Educational Human Resource Development, emphasis in Workforce, Adult, & Lifelong Education (WALE)

M.Ed. in Educational Administration, emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership

This distinctive two-year program advances leaders who understand the multifaceted educational, social, moral, cultural, legal, political, and fiscal aspects of effective schools.

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