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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

College of Professional Studies
Department of Behavior Sciences & Human Services
Human Resource Development Program

HURD 730 – Consulting in Human Resource Development

College: Professional Studies

Department: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

Credit Hours: 3 Credits Semester: Fall Year: 20XX

Location: CLT XXX Day/Time: Mondays, 4:55pm – 9:55pm

Office: GA/Adjunct Office – (301) 860-3156

Office Hours: By Appointment

Electronic Devices: Please turn all electronic devices off or on silent during class.

PREREQUISITES:

Cell Phones and Laptop Computers: Unless otherwise instructed, cell phones are to be silenced
and laptops will not be used during class periods without permission or medical reasons. Only in
the event of an emergency, texting during class periods is prohibited and violators will be asked to
leave and docked absent for time missed during dismissal.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to enable learners to understand and apply some of the concepts, methods
and skills required for effective consulting with organizations as described in the text and relevant
periodicals, to real life situations. Learners will be exposed to field experiences, which will assist in
the development of their practitioner skills. Their knowledge and skills will be further enhanced
through critical analysis in class, in-group discussions and through instructive conversation,
simulations, and role-play with the Instructor and class facilitators. The course material is relevant
to both internal and external consultants

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

Block, P. (2011). Flawless consulting: A guide to getting your expertise used, 3rd Edition. San
Francisco: Pfeiffer