Program Overview



This program is designed for a student to take seven three-credit courses, four electives, and an 80-hour internship. There is only one exemption to get the internship waived and that is if a student’s background is in Human Resources. Through this program, a student will be able to demonstrate expertise in training while understanding performance management, organizational development and career development.


PROGRAM FORMAT

CORE COURSES

HRD 644

HRD Theory and Practice

Examines the theory, processes, skills, and understanding related to human resource development. Concepts of the leadership role are analyzed and applied.

HRD 645

 Organizational Communication in the Work Place

Develops an understanding of the process of communication in leadership roles and the improvement of personal skills for effective communication.

HRD 646

 Dynamics of Change and Planning

Examines how change that affects work related behavior takes place within organizations and individuals as a result of the purposeful interventions of a change agent.

HRD 647

 Instructional Design

Examines the principles of designing and conducting training seminars in an organizational setting.

HRD 659

 Adult Learning and Motivation

Examines human learning and motivation for the purpose of creating and facilitating effective learning experiences for adults in a work-related setting.
EDR 601 Methodology of Research Explores major research designs and methods emphasizing underlying assumptions, inquiry aims, participant selection, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, conclusions, and reporting.

HRD 678

 OLL Self-Directed Research

Requires students to plan a research project approved and directed by the academic advisor.

HRD 679

OLL Internship (waived for OLL professional)

Required of all students who are not currently working in the field. Students will engage in supervised field experience(s) in an OLL setting.

ELECTIVES
(Typical Electives Include)

HRD 648

Work Group Behavior in Organizations

Emphasizes knowledge and skills necessary to build
an effective team and team relationships to carry out a work related goal.

HRD 652

Diversity in the Workplace

Explores the training and development of a culturally sensitive work force.

HRD 653

Career Development and Life Work Planning

Overviews the major theories and skill areas in
educational planning, career development, and work motivation including understanding career decision-making.

HRD 667

Presentation Principles, Methods and Techniques

Develops knowledge and mastery of competencies necessary for effective training, design and implementation.

HRD 669

Consultant Practices in Human Resource Development

Introduces human resource development professionals to the role of the internal and external consultant.