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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

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

HURD 601 – Introduction to 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
Instructor: Office: GA/Adjunct Office - (301) 860-3156

Office Hours: By Appointment

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

COURSE OVERVIEW:
An organizations success is determined in large by the quality and readiness of the individuals who
plan, direct, and carry out its mission. Human resource professionals play an important role in
facilitating the accomplishment of organizational success, guiding the identification of knowledge,
skill, and ability requirements; fostering cross-functional coordination, partnerships, and
collaboration among organizational units; and promoting systems and processes that ensure
equitable treatment and access to new and emerging issues that affect the human capital aspects of
an organization. This course will provide students with knowledge of how to design, deliver, and
evaluate HRD programs. This course is designed for individuals currently working in the field and
desire to gain credentials that may expand their potential contributions as an HR practitioner.

This course provides an overview of the guiding principles associated with the field of human
resource development (HRD). This course will explore the origins of the HRD movement and the
roles and functions of HRD efforts in various organizations. The theoretical framework examines a
variety of paradigms and perspectives through which HRD is practiced in personal and professional
development, adult learning, organizational effectiveness, and performance management. The
general aim will be to provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills in the
following areas:
• Historical and societal priorities that have contributed to the current state of HRD within
organizations and the global implications.
• The relationship between HRD and human resource management and the roles and functions
of HRD practitioners within organizations.
• Employee behavior and motivation and the internal and external factors that influence this
consideration.
• Training models, elements of effective HRD interventions, program evaluation, and
assessing program effectiveness.
• Performance management and the role of the front line manager and HRD practitioner.
• Legal and regulatory requirements that impact HRD services, ethical and legal issues in HRD
management, and the role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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