Graduate Program of Human Resources Development In Education

Head of Department: Prof.Dr. CENNET ENGİN DEMİR

Web address: https://eds.metu.edu.tr/

M.S. without thesis (Evening) in Human Resources Development In Education

Human Resource Development in Education (HRDE) aims to improve the key competencies required of practitioners in the training and development field. It meshes theory and experiential training in various areas of education such as curriculum development and instruction, administration, assessment and counseling. The coursework emphasizes active learning and application of knowledge and skills through problem solving activities, case studies, research projects and fieldwork. The students have the opportunity to explore worksettings, and carry out projects based on hands-on experiences. This program is suitable both for new graduates wishing to make a career move into, and for those who are currently employed in human resource development area.

Outcomes

  • comprehend and interpret knowledge related to administration, curriculum development instructions, evaluation and guidance and counseling;
  • apply theoretical knowledge and skills acquired in human resources development field in real work settings;
  • perform their professional duties in a systematic and productive manner;
  • maximize human capital and effectiveness in their institutions through short and long term planning of human resource education activities;
  • produce solutions to training problems of their institutions by identifying training needs, developing training programs, assessing training and performance, and carrying out follow-up;
  • use educational technologies in designing training various environments;
  • improve themselves in line with up-to-date knowledge, perspective and skills in the area of human resource development;
  • conduct research by using scientific methods and techniques on human resource development and share the results in written and verbal forms;
  • design and conduct their studies considering the ethical principles.