Foundations
HRD 500 Introduction to Human Resources Development
A survey of the issues confronted by organizations while developing the human resources needed to meet current objectives and future goals. Students will explore the human resource function across a variety of industries and organizations and apply the organizational learning model in order to involve the organization in systematic development and growth activities. Areas explored are: training and individual development, organizational change and development, and career development.

HRD 501 Organizational Theory and Behavior
This course is designed to expose students to the foundations of group interactions and processes within the workplace. Students will explore a variety of management theories and organizational behavior principles, and examine organizations as complex social systems. Topics will include leadership, motivation, conflict and conflict resolution, communication and teamwork, and organizational change. The course will emphasize theories, research, and practices that are relevant to these areas. The course will focus on how group processes can facilitate or inhibit overall organizational effectiveness and discuss the interventions that can be used to effectively address these issues.

HRD 502 Introduction to Human Resources Management
A survey of the issues confronted by organizations while maintaining the personnel needed to meet organizational objectives. Students will explore management's responsibility in labor and personnel relations and will consider the contributions made by adjacent fields including law, economics, behavioral sciences, communication and psychology. Students will learn to design and deliver essential human resource services including recruitment, selection, performance management, and compensation and benefits design. The course will emphasize the need to balance individual, organizational, and community needs.

EDU 550 Introduction to Research Methodology
This course is directed toward an understanding of how research is conducted. Includes the study of quantitative and qualitative strategies and their appropriate use. Reviews appropriate statistical tools and their use in data collection and interpretation.

Theories and Practices
HRD 520 Organizational Change and Development
This course emphasizes the theory, research, and practice of long-term planned organizational change and development. This course will provide students with the fundamentals necessary to conduct and understand organizational diagnosis, action research, process consulting, planned and unplanned change efforts and the dynamics of organizations as they attempt to remain viable. Topics will include: organizational culture, power and team-building, strategic planning, group development, and empowerment.

HRD 543 Applied Business Ethics
This course provides an examination of the foundations of ethics, business ethics and the nature of ethical dilemmas encountered in a business setting. Using case studies and current events that present ethical dilemmas, students will research, construct and defend positions or actions in the context of varying business situations. Ethics as related to human resources development and human resources management, corporate governance, technology, and corporate social responsibility will be explored.

EDU 513 Instructional Systems Design
This course provides an overview of instructional systems design with a focus on delivery systems, management plan, media selection, hardware/software, and computers. Selection, implementation, and evaluation of methods of instruction are also included.

CED 504 Lifestyle, Career Development and Decision-Making
A course to assist counselors and other professionals in becoming aware of their role in career development with individuals of all ages. The course emphasizes a survey of major development theories and program planning. The development of counselor competencies in the areas of collecting, evaluating, classifying and using accurate informational materials related to occupational, education, and personal-social decision making and planning is included.

SOC 508 Culture and Diversity
This course is designed to enhance understanding of the many different cultural perspectives existing in contemporary society. Students will analyze how culture impacts behavior and the role of cultural awareness and tolerance in facilitating interactions among diverse peoples. Special emphasis will be given to the influence of culture in formal educational settings and the workplace.

Capstone Experience
HRD 550 Portfolio in Human Resources Development
This course guides students through the development of the HRD portfolio. Program objectives will be reviewed and students will prepare portfolio entries and their corresponding rationales. After completing this course, students should be prepared to finish and submit their completed portfolio for review by program faculty.

HRD 595 Practicum in Human Resources Development
A practicum to provide further development, integration and application of human resource development skills. Supervised practice based on the approved proposal in either a current job situation or placement situation arranged by the program coordinator. Supervision is jointly handled by a field-based practitioner and a faculty supervisor.