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Worksheet for HRD Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . pdf version 

NOTE:  The attached pdf form is a checklist of requirements intended to help those majoring in HRD to plan their course of study.  It is not a guarantee that a specific course will be offered during a given semester or that the student will be able to register for a course during a given semester.  Not all courses are offered every semester.


Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in HRD 
 
HRD 300 Principles and Practices in Human Resources Development  3 credits.
HRD 301 Adult Teaching/Learning Process 3 credits.
HRD 310 Instructional Techniques and Technology
3 credits.
HRD 315 Computer Utilization in Human Resources Development 3 credits.
HRD 320 Dynamics of Working with Groups 3 credites.
HRD 321 Designing Instruction in Human Resource Development 3 credits.
HRD 325 Communication and Human Resource Development 3 credits.
HRD 329 Internship and Seminar in HRD 9 credits.
Minor  
General Education Courses  
English 101  
Constititution  
Improving Human Relations  
Math Competency  
English Language Competency Exam  
Computer/Information Literacy  

Undergraduate Courses

ELAD-HRD-313B Career and Life Planning I, 3 credits. Designed to help students develop a greater understanding of themselves and to identify a satisfying career field that matches their talents and abilities. Students will identify their values, analyze their skills, discover their likes and dislikes, and focus on their interests as they relate to possible career choices. A long-range plan will be developed and a supportive resume describing capabilities and experience will be prepared.
 
ELAD-HRD-300 Principles and Practices In Human Resource Development, 3 credits. Course enables students to explore their aptitudes and interests in relation to the roles of educators in non-school settings and to familiarize themselves with the overall purposes of organizations and the role of educators within such organizations. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
ELAD-HRD-301 Adult Teaching/learning Process, 3 credits. The study of the range and types of desired educational outcomes as related to characteristics of adult learners, and principles of learning and instruction. Prerequisite corequisite: ELAD-HRD-300.
ELAD-HRD-310 Instructional Techniques and Technology, 3 credits. The study of a systematic approach to the development of instructional materials, using the principles of instructional design. Topics covered include: needs assessment, task analysis, objective preparation, design documents, material development and evaluation. Prerequisite corequisite: ELAD-HRD-301.
ELAD-HRD-312 Human Resource Development Title Varies, 2 credits. Designed to treat various topics in greater detail than presently covered in extant 300-level HRD courses. Course will focus on the development of a specific knowledge base and/or skills in what student will display their competence. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
ELAD-HRD-313 Human Resource Development: Title Varies, 3 credits. Designed to treat various topics in greater detail than presently covered in existing 300-level HRD courses. Course will focus on the development of a specific knowledge base and/or skills that student will display their competence in. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
ELAD-HRD-315 Computer Utilization In Human Resource Development, 3 credits. This course is an introduction to the use of computers for instructional purposes. Course will focus on design, story boarding, logic and authoring software. Students will develop computer based training programs. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD-310 and proficiency in word-processing.
ELAD-HRD-320 Dynamics of Working with Groups and Individuals, 3 credits. This is the study of effective interpersonal and group behavior in organizations. Understanding the importance of such behaviors for the achievement of learning outcomes and the development of skill in the use of such behaviors will be emphasized. Prerequisite/corequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

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ELAD-HRD-321 Designing Instruction In Human Resource Development, 3 credits. Application of major principles relating to the design and presentation of training/education programs for adults. Students will demonstrate their level of competency on major tasks and then focus efforts on improving levels of competency. The course is to be taken the term prior to the students' participation in the internship program. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD-300, 301,310, 315, 320, 325.
ELAD-HRD-323 Independent Study in Human Resource Development, 3 credits. This course serves as an in-depth study of special areas in human resource development. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD-310.
ELAD-HRD-325 Communication In Human Resource Development, 3 credits. This course will explore the role of communication skills in the Human Resource Development field, concentrating on written and oral presentation skills. Topics covered include audience analysis, topic selection, research techniques, interviewing/questioning, organization/outlining, and active listening. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD-300.
ELAD-HRD-329 Internship and Seminar In Human Resource Development, 9 credits. The internship and seminar will be the culminating activity for the Human Resource Development major. Internship will be in health care settings, business and industry, community, state and federal agencies, rehabilitation and recreation centers, and professional associations. The purpose will be to synthesize what the student has learned in the classroom with practice in the field. Prerequisite: Completion of required courses and admission to College of Education.
ELAD-HRD-362 Instructional Media in Human Resource Development, 3 credits. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a practical, hands-on approach to selecting and utilizing instructional media, consistent with theories and practices in instructional technology. Emphasis will be placed on the tools (i.e., equipment and materials) which an instructional designer has available for the production of instructional materials. Students will learn how to operate equipment and will produce instructional materials for media programs. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD-301 or ELAD-HRD-401.
ELAD-HRD-390 Computer Based Training, 3 credits. Explores the systematic approach to the design and use of computer-based and interactive video instructional materials. Course includes courseware development, implementation, training techniques, and documentation.
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