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HURD 690 FUNDAMENTALS OF ADULT
LEARNING
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The thrust of the course will focus on the theory, techniques, and
practices of the adult learners. The goal is to understand the inroads to
motivating, coaching, instructing, developing plans and projects, and
evaluating the desires and efforts of the adult learner to learn. The
course will explore the Andragogy Model for its applications in business,
industry.
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 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

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