Page 17 - The Human Resource Development - New Student Orientation Handbook (REVISED)

The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

Table of Contents

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Human Resource Development Master’s Program ......................................................................................................... 20
HRD Mission .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
HRD Goals and Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Understanding Human Resource Development ...................................................................................................... 20

HRD Distinctions .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Roles of the HRD Practitioner: .............................................................................................................................. 22
Characteristics of the Effective HRD Manager: ..................................................................................................... 23
Competencies of a Human Resource Development practitioner: ........................................................................... 23
Degree Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Required Credit Hours ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Comprehensive Examination .................................................................................................................................. 24
Research Paper/Thesis/Seminar Paper: ................................................................................................................. 25
The Application Process – How to Get Started .............................................................................................................. 27
Policies and Procedures of Graduate School .................................................................................................................. 30

Registration ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Parking Permits ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
BowieCard .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Change of Program ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Change of Grade..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Courses at Another Institution ................................................................................................................................ 31
Course Extension .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Readmission ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Plagiarism/Academic Honesty ................................................................................................................................ 32
Technology Resources .................................................................................................................................................... 33

Technology Lab/Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 33
HRD Resources ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Student Advisement ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
Advisor Meeting ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Learning Contract .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Program of Study .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Professional Organizations & Associations .................................................................................................................... 36
BSU Human Resource Development Society – EVOLVE ....................................................................................... 36
HRD Symposium ..................................................................................................................................................... 37

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