Course Descriptions

Department of Educational Administration and
Human Resource Development

Professors B. R. Cole, J. R. Hoyle, Y. S. Lincoln, J. Scheurich (Head), R. O. Slater, S. L. Stark; Associate Professors J. L. Callahan, M. C. Clark, L.M.Dooley, G. Garcia, Jr., S. Lynham, J. Madsen, L. Skrla, C. A. Stanley; Assistant Professors T. M. Egan, K. B. McKenzie, J. A. Sandlin, M. S. Torres; Clinical Professor H. Tolson; Clinical Associate Professors V. Collier, L. Zellner; Clinical Assistant Professors A. Gundy, J. Li, K. Peck-Parrott; Lecturer J. R. Woosley

Educational Human Resource Development
(EHRD)

101. Introduction to Leadership Development in Higher Education. (1-0). Credit 1.

Exploration of leadership definitions and models focusing on leadership as a relational process; examination of the "how" and "why" and the interplay of relationships between leadership and the environment; discussion of complex organizations, community-building, and importance of coalitions; introduction of concept of renewal and maintaining a dynamic state.

102. Introduction to Voluntary Student Organization Management in Higher Education I. (1-0). Credit 1.

Study current management practices used in voluntary student organizations in higher education; explore organizational theory, structure, dynamics and outcomes; review history, nature and types of organizations; discuss application of best practices.

103. Management of Voluntary Student Organizations in Higher Education II. (1-0). Credit 1.

Review theory, structure and dynamics of voluntary student organizations in higher education; examine various decision-making models; establish framework to address adversity and apply decision-making models; identify role of voluntary student organizations in the enhancement of educational, cultural and social university environments.

104. Service Learning. (1-0). Credit 1.

Discuss societal issues and citizens' responsibility to address issues; create and participate in opportunities that relate academic study directly to community service; reflect on and process service experiences with emphasis on linking academic assignments with hands-on service; engage student in actions resulting in the common good.

105. Social Justice Issues in Higher Education. (1-0). Credit 1.

Enable students to critically examine theoretical components of social justice issues in higher education; use critical pedagogy as an investigative tool to develop multiple perspectives of social justice issues; examine social systems at work; build skilled peer educators who can address issues of intergroup relations in multicultural contexts.

107. Voices of the Civil Rights Movement. (1-0). Credit 1.

Explore political, social, psychological and economic influences of the Civil Rights era; discuss strategies, theories and leadership concepts employed during the movement; includes a tour to travel throughout southeastern United States; opportunity to meet key movement individuals, experience American history and cooperative leadership first-hand.

108. Values Based Organizations in Higher Education. (1-0). Credit 1.

Explore history, core ideology, challenges and success of values based on organizational leadership; apply concepts with a focus on present and future implications; discuss leading companies' values based strategies and the resulting impact on public perception; translate principle applications to voluntary student organizations in higher education.

285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.

Directed studies in specific problem areas of educational human resource development. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified area of educational human resource development. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

291. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational human resource development. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.

301. Methods of Teaching and Class Management. (3-0). Credit 3. I

Introduction to fundamentals of teaching as applied to industrial subjects; management of classes, equipment and supplies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

303. Foundations of Human Resource Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Overview of the discipline and field of human resource development focus on how individuals and groups learn and interact with organizations including motivation, group dynamics, system theory, organizational culture, learning and change. Not intended for majors in business. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

310. Course Making. (2-0). Credit 2. II

Methods of outlining courses of study to meet needs of different types of classes. Each student will prepare a complete course of study for some practical subject. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

345. Computer Applications for Training and Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Computer applications in human resource development; use of technology in solving organizational problems; application of computer technology to particular problems using pre-written application-development software. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

371. Applied Learning Principles. (3-0). Credit 3.

The overarching purpose of this course is to influence adult educators to make more intentional choices toward developmental growth in their work with adult learners. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

372. Training and Development in HRD. (3-0). Credit 3.

Theory and applications of training and development in organizations; focus on rapid changes in technology, alterations in the cultures of organizations, dynamic market conditions, and the need for information sharing, planning for ongoing skill development in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

374. Organizational Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to major theories, concepts, skills and techniques for organization development in business and industry, education and the public sector. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

405. Principles and Practices of Leadership in HRD. (3-0). Credit 3.

Theories and concepts associated with learning in individuals and organizations; overview of leadership theories and learning theories within a context of developing leadership programs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.

408. Diversity Issues and Practices in HRD. (3-0). Credit 3.

Intended to help educators in HRD contexts to identify and understand diversity issues in work and community settings; emphasis on application of knowledge to professional practice of employees, educators, trainers and managers in an HRD context. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

465. Television Production for Training and Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Development of knowledge and skills towards the application of television production techniques in public education and corporate training settings; focus on practices, techniques, and tools for managers of training and development. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

466. Advanced Television Production for Training and Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Development of advanced knowledge and skills towards the application of television production techniques in public education and corporate training settings; focus on high level practices, techniques, and tools for managers of training and development. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

473. Introduction to Distance Learning. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to the field of distance learning; application of distance learning principles to educational and training settings via a variety of distance learning modalities. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

474. Distance Networking for Training and Development. (3-0). Credit 3.

Development of knowledge towards application of telecommunication networking in public education and corporate training settings; technical alternatives for delivery of subject matter for educators and trainers. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

475. Multimedia Development for Training and Instruction. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to the development of multimedia as it applies to training and development; examine the application of multimedia principles to educational and training settings for both "face-to-face" and distance applications. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

476. Managing Technical Networks. (3-0). Credit 3.

Development of knowledge and skills towards the application of technical network management in public education and corporate training settings; focus on practices, techniques and tools for managers of technical networks. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

479. Grants and Contracts. (3-0). Credit 3.

Identify funding sources that support research and development activities; identify methods of securing funding; study state, national and private funding sources and how to become successful in submitting to each; complete a proposal to a funding agency and a management plan for a funded project. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

481. Human Resource Development Seminar. (3-0). Credit 3.

Transition from an academic environment to a professional business environment; preparation of an individual professional portfolio; steps in searching and securing an internship position. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

484. Professional Internship. Credit 1 to 12.

Directed internship in an organization to provide students with a learning experience supervised by professionals in organizational settings appropriate to the student's professional objectives. May be taken up to three times in the same semester. Prerequisites: EHRD 481; junior or senior classification in major and approval of program advisor.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 12 each semester. I, II, S

Directed readings or research problems in industrial education. Term report required. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Selected topics in an identified area of industrial education. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

491. Research. Credit 1 to 4.

Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational human resource development. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.