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HURD 700 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HRD
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course addresses the special trends, issues and challenges in the field of
human resource development. The goal is to promote student understanding
and application of processes within the specific area of instruction.

HURD 702 MEDIATING CONFLICT
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course will include both theory and practical application of conflict
resolution and mediation in organizations. Theories and concepts to analyze
conflict and techniques used to resolve conflict in the organizational setting will
be explored. The dynamics and effectiveness of power contests, rights contests
and interest reconciliation between parties will be studied. The
interrelatedness of small group behavior, self-awareness, interpersonal
communication and interaction, emotions, decision-making processes and
getting past surface issues will be emphasized with regard to their impact on
resolving conflict in the workplace. Managerial mediation, self-mediation, team
mediation and preventive mediation will be introduced as CR techniques
available to the HRD practitioner.

HURD 730 CONSULTING IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisites:
Credits: 3
This course explores the role of the HRD consultant from the perspective of a
resource person for internal and external consulting. This course is designed to
enable learners to understand and apply theories and methodologies to real
life situations. Learners will be exposed to field experiences, which will assist in
the development of their practitioner skills. Knowledge and skills will be further
enhanced through critical analysis, group discussions and instructive
conversation.
HURD 732 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MODES AND SMALL GROUP
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course analyzes concepts of formal organizations, conceptual models
which purport to depict organizational behavior, and focuses on change for
accomplishment of established goals and objectives. The dynamics of small
group behavior, self-awareness, interpersonal communications and interaction,
membership roles, decision-making processes and group assessment will be
emphasized with regard to their impact on the organizational structure.

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