Human Resources Development: Profession and Practice

Course Description

Human resource development (HRD) is a component of human resources management and serves the organization by assisting employees to develop their skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the organization. HRD professionals engage in employee training, employee career development, performance management and development, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, key employee identification, and organization development. This course provides students with a practical experience working in an HRD professional setting and understanding of the HRD profession. Students are expected to complete an HRD work project under the direction of an HRD professional. Students complete a semester-long project in HRD as well as engage with the profession by joining two professional organizations that serve the field: the Association for Talent Development and the Academy for Human Resource Development. Utilizing the resources provided by these organizations, students will explore the history of the field including an overview/introduction of the field, special issues in developing and implementing HRD programs, professional competencies and standards, and a look to the future of the field.

Code

15:233:562

Credits

3

Subject

233

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Ed.M in Adult and Continuing Education (Online)
• Master's Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education (Hybrid)