The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Program Features

Master of Arts in Human Resource and Change Leadership

Preparing Professionals for Organizational Leadership

This program will challenge you to fill the role of change agent, innovator and leader in your organization. This degree is designed to help you excel in organizational effectiveness.

Courses are developed within the St. Thomas values-based, liberal arts tradition. We are committed to improving practice based on theory and research. Human resources programs feature: 

  • Competency-based learning – Curriculum is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of roles within organizations.
  • Learning for the real-world – Taught by faculty with professional experience, the focus is on practice, based in theory.
  • Connections – Tap into a regional network of peers and mentors in the human resource field.
  • Convenient scheduling – Most classes are offered one evening per week or Saturdays on the downtown Minneapolis campus.
  • Multinational connections - Having international students around the world helps you to understand the culture around the world.

By earning this degree you will:

  • Understand human resource development, adult psychological development and adult learning.
  • Assess the needs of an organization and to design learning programs to meet these needs.