Bachelor of Science, Major in Human Resource Development and Learning in Organizations Online
Advance your current career—or kickstart a new one—when you specialize in human resource development and learn about talent acquisition, organizational learning, and employee retention.
Program Overview
Discover the B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations
From corporations to nonprofits, this versatile B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations online program will prepare you to facilitate employee growth in a wide range of organizations. You will gain a strong theoretical and practical understanding of adult learning through career-ready course work covering organization development, career development, adult education, and training strategies.
Ideal for working professionals, this 100% online bachelor’s program is flexible and taught by expert faculty. Our instructors provide individualized attention and support, so you can fully immerse yourself in an interactive HRD curriculum designed to engage you. Plus, you will learn key career development strategies—which you can use to fast-track your own professional journey.
As a student of this B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations, you will learn how to:
- Design, develop, and deliver effective training and development programs
- Apply theories of organizational learning and change to improve performance
- Develop and implement strategies for talent development and employee engagement
- Utilize data and analytics to inform human capital decisions and measure program effectiveness
- Design, develop, and deliver effective training and development programs
- Apply theories of organizational learning and change to improve performance
- Develop and implement strategies for talent development and employee engagement
- Utilize data and analytics to inform human capital decisions and measure program effectiveness
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Tuition
Learn how our tuition fits your budget
Tuition for the B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations online program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations | $404* | $1,212 |
*Students enrolled in Accelerated Online Programs are not eligible for payment plans or the emergency loan. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. Please visit the TXST One Stop for more information on Cost of Attendance.
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The Texas State B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 2026 | 1/20/26 | 1/6/26 | 1/13/26 | 1/20/26 | 1/20/26 | 3/9/26 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2026 | 3/10/26 | 2/24/26 | 3/3/26 | 3/10/26 | 3/10/26 | 5/13/26 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
How to apply to the online human resources development degree program
Apply to the B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations online program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international*)
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas State defines an on-campus international student as anyone with a nonimmigrant visa status, including H-1B visa holders, or those seeking a visa to enroll. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you will be classified as an international applicant.
An online international student is someone who holds citizenship in another country, is not a U.S. permanent resident, and resides outside the U.S. while enrolling in an online program.
Students who are not on a visa but are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence are considered domestic applicants.
If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you are considered a domestic applicant.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
The courses you’ll take in this online B.S. program
To graduate from the B.S. HR Development and Learning in Organizations online program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 18 credit hours of directed elective courses, and 18 credit hours of minor courses. Additional required elective credit hours are selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Customize your degree further by choosing a minor from the following list: communication studies, health communication, health informatics, health information management, human resource development and training, international studies, leadership studies, mass communication, psychology, public administration, and public health.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
10 Courses (30 hours for core)
6 Courses (18 Hours for directed electives)
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a minor, which will range between 18-24 credit hours.
