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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

Human Resource Development Course Descriptions

HURD 601 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This basic course is designed to provide an overview of the principles and philosophy associated
with the field of Human Resource Development. The course will explore the major thrust of HRD,
its activities, roles, and functions in the organization. Training, education, and development are
major areas of examination with regard to their impact on human performance and productivity. The
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) publication, Models for Excellence, will
be used as a major reference for this course.

HURD 608 CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course provides students with an overview of the application of career development
management principles in organizations. The major thrust of the course will focus on developing
counseling and human resources skills of the human resource practitioner. Attention will be given
to the HRD practitioner's role in the design, development, and implementation of organization
programs to ensure maximum utilization of a diverse work force. Counseling strategies, theories of
career development, and individual assessment will be a major part of the course work.

HURD 620 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT/HUMAN RESOURCE
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course presents an analysis of problems, issues, and opportunities in managing human resources
and developing and utilizing an effective, productive and satisfied workforce. The course focuses
on the evaluation of application of HRD principles to business, industry, government, and non-
educational settings. Basic concepts of employee training, education, and development are examined
as well as the major roles of the human resource development practitioner. Emphasis is placed on
the effective integration of Human Resource Development into organization systems.

HURD 656 TECHNOLOGY USE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course is designed to enable participants to develop a comprehensive and integrated approach
to the utilization of computer-based applications in the development of human resources.
Participants will explore current concepts, examine a variety of CBT applications, conduct a
computer-based learning exercise and/or study, become acquainted with authoring systems, and
learn to perform cost-effective analysis of CBT systems.

HURD 668 PRESENTATION & FACILITATION SKILLS
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course combines practical application and theory in developing dynamic trainers and powerful
presenters. The course will focus on facilitation and presentation skills, and competencies needed to
compete as an effective trainer in a diverse workforce.

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