H R D 830 Concepts of Human Resource Development 3(3,0) Theory and practice of contemporary applications of human resource development (HRD) programs; training and development functions; strategies for designing and developing programs; and application of methods, techniques, and resources in the context of changing needs, technologies, demographics, and economic circumstances that create the need for different skills and knowledge in the work force. Preq: Consent of instructor.
H R D (CTE) 845 Needs Assessment for Education and Industry 3(3,0) Theory and practice of needs assessment activities in human resource development (HRD) programs; importance of the process to the identification of content/curricula topics and the overall training environment; specific methodologies used in the needs assessment process; supportive components of various program planning systems. Preq: H R D 830 or consent of instructor.
H R D (CTE) 846 Applied Public Relations 3(3,0) Practical and theoretical approaches to problem identification and the development of respective solutions in the public relations process; action and message generation, media development and evaluation of public relations techniques in existing organizations. Preq: Employment or ready access to an employer and place of employment; THRD 468 or 668 is desirable.
H R D (CTE) 847 Instructional Systems Design 3(3,0) Theory and practice of instructional systems development activities in human resource development (HRD) programs; identification, selection, and organization of subject matter appropriate for competency-based training (CBT) programs; occupational analysis techniques; rationale statements, goals, and objectives; related instructional materials; participant evaluation; and instructional scheduling. Preq: H R D (CTE) 845 or consent of instructor.
H R D 849 Evaluation of Training and Development/HRD Programs 3(3,0) Theory and practice of evaluation processes related to training and development in human resource development programs; developing a results-oriented approach based on specific criteria or standards; designing instruments; determining program costs; and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to ascertain return on investment. Preq: AG ED (CTE, ED) 889, H R D (CTE) 847, (CTE) 860 or consent of instructor.
H R D (CTE) 860 Instructional Materials Development 3(3,0) Development and application of instructional materials and laboratory activities for training programs in education and industry; reinforcement of instructional training concepts and materials development procedures that are applied across human resource development (HRD) programs. Preq: H R D (CTE) 845.
H R D (CTE) 870 Consulting for Education and Industry 3(3,0) Theory and practice of external and internal consulting practices in human resource development programs; dynamics of a professional helping relationship; methods and techniques for initiating and terminating consulting relationships; diagnosing client situations; identification, selection, and implementation of alternative problem solutions; evaluation of professional consulting relationships. Preq: H R D 830 or consent of instructor.
H R D 897 Applied Research and Development 3(3,0) Study of a particular topic under the direction of a faculty member. Students identify a special problem related to the human resource development profession based on their personal interests, experiences, needs, and goals. Preq: Submission of a written proposal, prior approval of advisor, satisfactory completion of 12 hours of graduate H R D courses, AG ED (CTE, ED) 889.