Adult Education and Human Resource Development

The application deadline is rolling, however, early application by April 1 is recommended to have full consideration for graduate assistantships.

Fall applications are encouraged.

Spring and summer are possible on a space available basis.

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

• A current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Two-to-three page essay explaining why you are pursuing a Masters in AHRD

GRE General Test is required for applicants with less than 5 years of full-time work experience in the field of Training and Development

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

International applicants will upload a credential evaluation of their non-U.S. college or university transcripts from one of the services listed at this link: Credential_Evaluation