Human Resource Development & Industrial Training (30 Credits)

Human Resource Development & Industrial Training (HRD&IT) means the integrated use of training and development, organizational development, and career development to improve individuals, group, and organizational effectiveness. HRD relies on more than one subject discipline and draws on theories and insights from education, management, industrial and individual psychology, communication, counseling, economics, sociology, and related areas of research.

The goals are:

• To understand the relevance of training in improving performance.

• To apply training and development practices of human performance to international settings.

• To collect and interpret data for improvement of human performance.

• To design and implement research procedures to assist in the solution of industrial problems.

• To apply the principles of strategic planning in supporting and coordinating human resource development and industrial training initiatives.

Human Resource Development & Industrial Training Schedule:

Note:

• Course if offered by ISU - ITE XXX, by NCA&T - 170XXX, by BGSU  TECH XXX, under different numbers.
• Changes should be anticipated for the schedule of offering courses.
• B - BGSU, I - ISU, N - NCA&T

Human Resource Development & Industrial Training Course Descriptions:

Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
TECH 76X: Theory and Research in Human Resource Development (3 hours)

The theoretical dimensions of Human Resource Development include research on Adult Learning, Social/Economic Factors, Standards for Practitioners, and trends in the profession.

Indiana State University (ISU)
ITE 656 International and Cross-Cultural Training (3 hours)

The analysis, selection, design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs to increase functional capabilities in international and multi-cultural environments. Emphasis will be on communication strategies, human response to cultural settings, and procedures for increasing performance.

North Carolina A & T, Bowling Green State University, and Indiana State University
NCA&T - 170/XXX, BGSU - TECH XXX, ISU - ITE XXX: Contemporary Problems and Issues in Human Resource Development (3 hours)

Current theories, problems, and procedures evolving in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training can serve as research topics. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

North Carolina A & T (NCA&T)
TECH 718-5A: Systematic Design of Human Resource Development Programs (3 hours)

Several models of strategic planning will be analyzed including establishing benchmarks, cost estimating, instructional design, implementation, and operation. A focus of the course will be on the development of models for designing HRD&IT programs will be developed with options for large and small size companies.

Indiana State University (ISU)
ITE 76X: Evaluation of Human Resource Development Programs (3 hours)

Several models for both quantitative and qualitative evaluation will be analyzed with the potential for new model development. Instrumentation, validity, reliability, and criterion measurement for competency will be studied. Return-on-investment and transfer in the work environment will be a focus.

Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
TECH 78X: Evaluation of Learner Performance Improvement (3 hours)

Theories and practices of improving individual performance are examined. Emphasis of the course will be placed on the development and evaluation of models to transfer of training in the workplace.

Indiana State University (ISU)
ITE 75X: Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Human Resource Development Practitioners (3 hours)

Federal and state legislation will be studied with application to the training profession. Review of safety, environmental, and human factor legislation will be reviewed with implications for effective design of training programs. Ethical implications for training curriculum design, evaluation of humans, and employment advising will be studied.

North Carolina A & T (NCA&T)
TECK 770: Systematic Design of Training and Development for Industries (3 hours)

The role of internal and external consultants in the design, implementation, and evaluation of Human Resource Development activities will be the major focus of this course. Special emphasis will be on the evaluation of organizational change and development that occur during the process of developing and using human resources within the organization.

Indiana State University (ISU)
ITE 79X: Improving Human Performance in Organizations (3 hours)

Organizational development and the role of groups and individuals will be analyzed with implications for training and organizational systems. Focus will be on research studies to validate competencies and effectiveness of training initiatives. Intervention procedures including incentives, performance feedback, career management, counseling, coaching, and other feedback strategies will be researched.

Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
TECH 69X: Career Development Theories and Techniques in Human Resource Development (3 hours)

The role of professionals as advisors, program designers, materials developer, administrator, and instructor/facilitator will be analyzed with implications for effective training. Focus will be on career development theories and practices.