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techniques appropriate to research designs and includes; 2) the
identification, design and implementation of organizational
interventions designed to satisfy a need, alleviate a problem, or serve
as new initiatives will be critiqued as students develop proposals for a
critical analysis of a specific topic related to the HRD field of study.
These proposals are to represents a highly sophisticated understanding
of the application of principles learned through experience in the HRD
program and existing research.

HURD 880 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR: CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT IN
HRD
Prerequisites: HURD 806
Credits: 3
This course has dual foci: (1) to provide an academic framework in
which human resource practitioners can synthesize their knowledge,
and (2) guidance in the application of the knowledge and skills obtained
as seminar topic proposals developed during the planning stage (HURD
806) are completed. Topics include current issues in adult learning,
training and education; design of training programs; consultant-client
relationships; management strategies for change; organizational
behavior issues, analysis of social forces; and special topics based on
student interests.

HURD 881 RESEARCH
ADVISEMENT
Prerequisites: HURD
Credits: 3
This advisement course is offered to participants who need extended
time to complete practicum or seminar requirements. It does not count
toward academic credit.

Management Information Systems

INSS 500 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully enter and
complete the MIS Master's program. The course will cover basic
computer and information concepts, including general computer
literacy, computer programming, and information concepts

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