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HRD 4311: Instructional Delivery
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation.

HRD 4313: Management of the Instructional Environment
Designed to provide technical and industrial instructors opportunities in properly organizing and managing learning situations in the classroom and laboratory.

HRD 4321: Introduction to Distance Learning
Introduction to the field of distance learning through the study and application of distance learning principles to educational and training settings via a variety of distance learning modalities.

HRD 4323: Developing Web-Based Instruction
A study of concepts and practices relating to the development, implementation and teaching of Internet courses.

HRD 4324: Multimedia and Animation Techniques
A technical course that develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. It introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. This hands-on course allows students to create, edit, and render objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations that use images, video, and audio resources to deliver a message.

HRD 4331: Workforce Learning
Evaluation of the workforce of the nation and identifying, assessing and evaluating the needs of industry and education for a quality work force.

HRD 4332: Instructional Design and Assessment
A study of the fundamentals of course construction including job and trade analysis to determine the skills and related technical competencies needed in development of a course of study.

HRD 4333: Human Relations
Study of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships among teachers, trainers and trainers in educational, industrial and business settings.

HRD 4360: Introduction to Human Resource Development
An overview of human resource development to include training, organizational development, career development and performance management techniques.

HRD 4370 & 4371: Undergraduate Internship Program
An 8-16 week program providing for a teaching experience in an off-campus environment.

HRD 4199-4699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of career and technical education not covered by organized undergraduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours for independent study courses may be applied toward an undergraduate degree.

HRD 5313: Management of Instructional Environment
Designed to provide technical and industrial instructors opportunities in properly organizing and managing learning situations in the classroom and laboratory.

HRD) 5321: Introduction to Distance Learning
Introduction to the field of distance learning through the study and application of distance learning principles to educational and training settings via a variety of distance learning modalities.

HRD 5322: Concepts of Distance Learning
A study of the theoretical framework, historical development and practical applications of distance learning. Emphasis is placed on readings, discussion, and hands-on application for the purpose of developing a sound philosophy and knowledge of distance education.

HRD 5323: Developing Web-Based Instruction
A study of concepts and practices relating to the development, implementation and teaching of Internet courses in education and industry.

HRD 5324: Multimedia and Animation
A technical course that develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. It introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. This hands-on course allows students to create, edit, and render objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations that use images, video, and audio resources to deliver a message.

HRD 5325: Accident Prevention in Technical Laboratories
A study of the principles of safety procedures and compliance requirements with emphasis on planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive safety programs in business and industrial training and academic laboratory environments.

HRD 5326: Planning and Development of Human Resource Development
Planning, organizing, and developing programs in human resource development.

HRD 5327: Instructional Delivery
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation.

HRD 5331: Work-Based Learning
Evaluation of the work force of the nation and the development of research techniques for identifying, assessing, and evaluating the needs of industry and education for a quality work force.

HRD 5332: Instructional Design and Assessment
A study of the fundamentals of course construction including job and trade analysis to determine the skills and related technical competencies needed in the development of a course of study.

HRD 5333: Human Relations
Study of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships among teachers, trainers, and trainers in education, industrial and business settings.

HRD 5336: Adult Learning
Theory and methods of instruction in adult and continuing education to include learning principles, curriculum organization, evaluation techniques and effective classroom interaction.

HRD 5342: Trends in Training
Designed to help people in industry best utilize resources for increasing productivity.

HRD 5343: Foundations of Human Resource Development
Study of the set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its employees with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands: learning and human resource development, needs assessments, task analysis, designing and implementing training programs, evaluating training programs, career development, organizational development.

HRD 5344: Conflict Resolution
This course involves a study of current theories and techniques on interpersonal, group and intergroup conflict related to constructive management of organizational conflicts and negotiations within organizations.

HRD 5380: Community and Junior College Organization
Structure and organization of the community and junior colleges and their role in the total education system of a community

HRD 5381: Community College Curriculum
An in-depth study of the components and functions of the major community college curriculum area. Emphasis is placed on the trends, problems, and issues related to programs and services.

HRD 5384: Change Theory
Conceptual tools needed to understand and appreciate the change process and to develop ways of operationalizing change relative to helping people and organization adjust to and accept change.

HRD 5385: Diversity in the Workplace
Research and theory in diversity issues and factors influencing the full implementation of diversity training in the workplace. Utilizes case studies, group interactions and simulated learning experiences.