Graduate in Human Resources Development Course Descriptions at University of Houston
Courses: Human Resources Development (HRD)
6198:6298:6398: Special Problems in Human Resources Development
Cr.1-3 per semester. (1-0;2-0;3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program advisor.
6300: Quantitative and Statistical Methods for Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). A survey of statistical and quantitative methods for data analysis applied to human resources development.
6301: Global Leadership in Training
Cr. 3. (3-0). Analysis of models of change management, knowledge management and benchmarking as they apply to performance improvement.
6302: Design and Management of E-Learning
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TECH 1301 or consent of instructor. Knowledge of design, development, implementation and maintenance of distributed learning techniques.
6303: Assessment and Evaluation in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TMTH 3360 or consent of instructor. Analysis techniques employed in conducting program and instructional assessment in the context of return on investment.
6304: Research in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: TMTH 3360 or consent of instructor. Examination and application of research models utilized in conducting research in human resources development.
6305: Organizational Learning and Performance
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Organizational learning and performance focuses on identifying, discussing and using behavioral science knowledge and practices to improve individual, group and organization effectiveness.
6310: Career Information for Global and Technological Change
Cr. 3. (3-0). Techniques and use of career information and career-path planning for global and technological change.
6350: Foundations in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Alternative supporting theories and philosophies that provide perspective for human resources development.
6352: Instructional Design for the Training Environment
Cr. 3. (3-0). Strategies and techniques for developing instructional programs for performance improvement and training.
6353: Methods of Adult Learning
Cr. 3. (3-0). Overview of adult learning theories and application of instructional strategies to facilitate adult learning.
6354: Facilitating Adult Group Processes
Cr. 3. (3-0). Development of skills for facilitating group processes and productivity of traditional and technology enhanced groups.
6356: Consulting and Professional Practice
Cr. 3. (3-0). Negotiating, organizing, proposing solutions and ethical procedures for assessing and delivery of client needs in human resources development.
6357: Applications in Research
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: 24 hours of required graduate coursework or consent of instructor. A capstone course demonstrating the research skills necessary to plan, design, implement and evaluate a performance improvement project.
6396: Internship in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program advisor. Part- or full-time experience in training and development or industry setting.
6397: Special Topics in Human Resources Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Approval of program advisor. Special topics in human resources development.
6399:Master’s Thesis
Cr. 3-6 per semester. (3-0;6-0).