Undergraduate Course Catalog
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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 or consent of instructor.
ELAD-HRD-310 instructional Techniques and Technology, 3 credits
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-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
An introduction to the use of computers for instructional and informational purposes. Course will focus on instructional design and assessment-of-needs issues as well as the hands-on exploration of various computer technology applications. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD310.
ELAD-HRD-320 Dynamics of Working with Groups and Individuals, 3 credits.
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 end consent of instructor.
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-325 WIP: Communication In Human Resource Development, 3 credits.
This course explores the role of oral and witten communication skills in the human resource development field. The student will practice the following: impromptu, informational, and persuasive oral presentations; and interviewing, questioning, organizing, researching, and active listening skills. Additionally, the student will demonstrate competence with following writing tasks: preparing a meeting agenda, project proposal manuscript with recommendations, an e-mail message, an elevator speech, a claims adjustment request, bad news memorandum, and decline of a request. Professionalism, appropriate non-verbal messages, accurate and effective organization, flow, and mechanics as appropriate for the context, content, and audience are emphasized. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD 300 and ENGL-101 with minimum grade of C.
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 COE.
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. The emphasis will be placed upon 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
ELAD-HRD-390 Computer Based Training, 3 credits.
Systematic approach to the design and use of computer-based and interactive instructional and performance support materials. Course includes courseware development, implementation, training techniques, documentation, and state-of-the-aret technology. Prerequisite: HRD-315 or consent of the instructor.
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 or consent of instructor.
ELAD-HRD-310 instructional Techniques and Technology, 3 credits
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-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
An introduction to the use of computers for instructional and informational purposes. Course will focus on instructional design and assessment-of-needs issues as well as the hands-on exploration of various computer technology applications. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD310.
ELAD-HRD-320 Dynamics of Working with Groups and Individuals, 3 credits.
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 end consent of instructor.
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-325 WIP: Communication In Human Resource Development, 3 credits.
This course explores the role of oral and witten communication skills in the human resource development field. The student will practice the following: impromptu, informational, and persuasive oral presentations; and interviewing, questioning, organizing, researching, and active listening skills. Additionally, the student will demonstrate competence with following writing tasks: preparing a meeting agenda, project proposal manuscript with recommendations, an e-mail message, an elevator speech, a claims adjustment request, bad news memorandum, and decline of a request. Professionalism, appropriate non-verbal messages, accurate and effective organization, flow, and mechanics as appropriate for the context, content, and audience are emphasized. Prerequisite: ELAD-HRD 300 and ENGL-101 with minimum grade of C.
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 COE.
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. The emphasis will be placed upon 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
ELAD-HRD-390 Computer Based Training, 3 credits.
Systematic approach to the design and use of computer-based and interactive instructional and performance support materials. Course includes courseware development, implementation, training techniques, documentation, and state-of-the-aret technology. Prerequisite: HRD-315 or consent of the instructor.