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Course descriptions for the human resource development major are listed below. Courses are offered on-line (via the Internet). Campus visits are not required. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the Class Schedule.
Human Resource Development
HRD 276 Characteristics of Human Resource Development—3 credits. An overview of the functions, background, and methodologies used in human resource development (HRD) programs. Topics include the bases of industrial training, education, and development activities in HRD; the roles of human resource developers; and the management of goal-oriented learning experiences.
HRD 350 Labor Relations in Human Resource Development—3 credits. A study of the historical, legal, and economic foundations of labor relations in the United States. Application of knowledge and strategies in labor relations practices are included.
HRD 355 Work-Life Integration—3 credits. An exploration of how work and family interconnect and influence each other. The course analyzes the implications of these linkages from the perspective of multiple stakeholders, including women, men, children, and employers. Students learn how gender, social class, family structure, and race affect individuals' balancing acts. Such topics as historical overview of the relationship between work and family, work-family conflict, organizational work-life policies and programs, and legal and business issues concerning work-life are studied.
HRD 420 Career Development and Employee Appraisals—3 credits. An introduction to the knowledge, tools, skills, and practical methodology needed to apply principles of career development. This course is tailored for instructors of adult learners and Human Resource Development Specialists. The class includes career development in the 21st century, understanding and responding to changes in the workplace and family life, career development in cultural contexts, and using standardized tests and inventories in human resource development.
HRD 425 Organizational Development—3 credits. An introduction to the foundations of organizational development. This course is tailored for instructors of adult learners and human resource development specialists. The class includes the emergence and development of the field of organizational development, the values and ethics underlying organizational development as applied to business practice, and essential skills for the organizational development practitioner.
HRD 473 Evaluating Learner Performance—3 credits. Application of evaluation techniques to competency-based instruction including use of profile charts, job descriptions, and performance assessment.
HRD 480 Industrial Organizational Psychology—3 credits. An overview of the study of human behavior in industry and organizations. Application of methods and practices of industrial organizational psychology in the workplace.
HRD 489 Adult Learners in Higher Education and Training—3 credits. This course provides instructors of adult learners with the knowledge and skills needed to apply the principles of adult learning in higher education and training.
HRD 495 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Development—1-3 credits. A study of the contemporary issues in organizations which influence the performance and development of the workforce.
Technology Management
TMGT 351 Professional Internship—3 credits.
Coordinated work experience in industry, which will result in a comprehensive written report of the
experience.
Note: Repeatable for three hours.
TMGT 369 Developing Occupational and Training Programs—3 credits. Students will receive an introduction to various strategies for job and task analysis which will be used to develop a duty/task list. With that analysis, the student will design a course of instruction in his or her area of expertise.
TMGT 385 Methods and Strategies for Instructional Programs—3 credits. Instructional procedures and practices in the classroom and laboratory environment. Emphasis placed upon the non-traditional learner in post-secondary setting.
TMGT 394 Occupational Liability and Safety—3 credits. The investigation of the safety environment. Safety terminology, hazards, and the need for safety training programs are included.
TMGT 429 Workplace Law for the Technical Manager—3 credits. Analysis of laws and regulations that have the greatest influence on management of front-line industrial employees. Research and synthesis of legislation, landmark and recent litigation, case studies, trends, and industrial projects are used to prepare technical managers to meet the letter and spirit of the law while meeting management goals.
TMGT 468 Continuous Performance Improvement—3 credits. An exploration of the leaders, principles, processes, tools, and resources of the movement to improve products, services, and relationships in industry and education.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.