The Master of Education in Adult Education and Human Resource Development degree program is intended to prepare individuals for specialized educational roles in organizations involved in training and development and in adult training institutions.

Sample Courses

EAHR 802 Foundations of HRD Development: The Theory and Practice of Adult Education and Human Resource Development (3)

An examination of the historical, sociological, political, and philosophical forces and traditions that serve to shape HRD in organizations. Theories of, and approaches to, human resource development in organizations, communities and societies will be explored from historical, cultural, socio-political, ideological, and critical perspectives.

EAHR 821 Leadership in Organizations (3)

A study of theories of, and approaches to, leadership and their application to organizations and post-secondary education institutions. Topics will include strategic leadership, ethical, spiritual and authentic leadership, gender, diversity and cross-cultural leadership, leading change, leadership styles and behaviours, leadership and social responsibility as well as leadership and creativity and innovation.

EAHR 823 Trends in Developing Human Resources (3)

An analysis of the trends and issues shaping human resources and the models and strategies used in developing the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies of human resource professionals in organizations, institutions and workplace settings.