Department of Human Resource Training and Development

Chair and Professor: Croker

Professors: Johnson, Humphrey

Assistant Professor: Kolody

Professor Emeritus: Bobell

This department offers professional courses to prepare students for bachelor's degrees in Human Resource Training and Development with options in Corporate Training or Professional-Technical Teacher Education. A master's degree in Human Resource Training and Development with options in professional-technical or business and industry Training Management is offered. Courses listed with the letter "g" before their number can be taken for graduate credit. The Master's degree in HRTD is described in the Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Training and Development

Field of Specialization

Students enrolled in the PTE option must possess a technical specialization in at least one occupational area recognized as a specialization offered in a post-secondary professional-technical system, or in employee training programs in business and industry.

Credit Requirements

Credit toward the Professional-Technical Teacher Education or Corporate Training option must be earned in four specific areas:

1. Work experience-Credit may be granted for occupational competency based on work experience: 32 credits maximum for work experience. A minimum of five years of documented full-time work experience is mandatory. A maximum of 24 months of professional-technical, proprietary, or military education successfully completed in an approved program may be applied. All applicable work experience and technical education must be documented, verified, and evaluated by a review committee prior to granting of credit. The credit granted may be applied toward the Professional-Technical Teacher Education or Corporate Training option only.
2. General education university requirements for a B.S. degree: 34 credits minimum (see General Education Requirements section of catalog).
3. Professional-technical Teacher Education or Corporate Training coursework, 44 credits minimum (see requirements).
4. Practicum—A practicum in teaching/training in an approved secondary or post-secondary professional-technical or industry training program must be completed. Selection of sites and supervision of the practicum is conducted through the Department of Human Resource Training and Development and the cooperating school or employer. The practicum requirement may be waived for experienced teachers/trainers based on evaluation of experience and a recommendation by the individual's employer. The overall credit requirement is not waived and must be fulfilled through other approved coursework.

Professional-Technical Teacher Education Option

The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Training and Development Professional-Technical Teacher Education
prepares persons for instructional responsibilities in professional-technical education, and other related fields. The program includes content applicable to State of Idaho standards for Professional-Technical educators. It emphasizes teaching in public and proprietary secondary and postsecondary schools.

Minimum Requirements: Professional-Technical Teacher Education Option

General Education requirements for a B.S. Degree        (minimum)       34 cr
Major coursework and electives                          (minimum)       44 cr
Field of specialization (work experience)               (HRD 210/310)   32 cr
Technical specialization or minor field of study        (minimum)       18 cr
University graduation requirements                      (minimum)      128 cr

Required Courses: Professional-Technical Teacher Education Option 28-33 cr

HRD g401        Foundations of Profession-   
                  Technical Education                 3 cr 
HRD g402        Occupational Analysis and
                  Course Construction                 3 cr
HRD g403        Methods of Teaching
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr
HRD g404        Evaluation in Corporate Training and 
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr 
HRD g405        Learning Styles Fundamentals          3 cr 
HRD g407        Technology in Human Resource 
                  Training and Development            3 cr
HRD g444        Career Guidance and Special Needs 
                  in Professional-Technical Education 3 cr
HRD g457        Facilitating Adult Learning           3 cr
HRD g464        Instructional Facilities Management   3 cr
HRD g467        Practicum in Professional-
                  Technical Education               3-8 cr
HRD g468        Teaching Cooperative Education 
                  and School-to-Work                  3 cr

Electives: Professional-Technical Teacher Education Option (7-12 credits)

HRD g406        Grantwriting in Human Resource 
                  Training and Development            3 cr
HRD g409        Professional Readings and Writing     3 cr
HRD g420        Selected Topics                     1-8 cr
HRD g431        Workforce Leadership                  3 cr
HRD g450        Principles of Adult Education         3 cr
HRD g461        Directed Studies                    1-4 cr
HRD g480        Advanced Technical Competency       1-4 cr

Corporate Training Option

The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Training and Development Corporate Training Option prepares the student to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training in business and industry. The degree has been designed to recognize work experience competency and technical skill earned through a postsecondary technical program, the military, or continuing education evaluated by the American Council of Education Guide.

Minimum Requirements: Corporate Training Option

General education requirements for a  B.S. degree       (minimum)       34 cr
Major coursework and electives                          (minimum)       44 cr
Field of specialization (work experience)               (HRD 210/310)   32 cr
Technical specialization or minor field of study        (minimum)       18 cr
University graduation requirements                      (minimum)      128 cr

Required Courses: Corporate Training Option (28-30 credits)

HRD g401        Foundations of 
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr
HRD g402        Occupational Analysis and 
                  Course Construction                 3 cr
HRD g403        Methods of Teaching 
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr
HRD g404        Evaluation in Corporate Training and 
                  Professional-Technical Education    3 cr 
HRD g405        Learning Styles Fundamentals          3 cr
HRD g407        Technology in Human Resource 
                  Training and Development            3 cr
HRD g431        Workforce Leadership                  3 cr
HRD g450        Principles of Adult Education         3 cr  
HRD g457        Facilitating Adult Learning           3 cr
HRD g465        Practicum in Corporate Training       3 cr

Electives: Corporate Training Option (10-12)

HRD g406        Grantwriting in Human Resource 
                  Training and Development            3 cr
HRD g409        Professional Readings and Writing     3 cr
HRD g420        Selected Topics                     1-8 cr
HRD g444        Career Guidance and Special Needs 
                  in Professional-Technical Education 3 cr
HRD g461        Directed Studies     1-4 cr
HRD g464        Instructional Facilities Management   3 cr
HRD g468        Teaching Cooperative Education 
                  and School-to-Work                  3 cr
HRD g480        Advanced Technical Competency       1-4 cr

Courses

HRD 210 Competency-Based Equivalency I 16 credits. Credit, unique to the corporate training and vocational teacher education majors, for technical competence gained through verified employment evaluated by review committee. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING AND SIX REQUIRED CREDITS IN THE MAJOR. Graded S/U. F, S, Su

HRD 220 Technical Education Equivalency 1-18 credits. Credit, unique to the corporate training and professional teacher education majors, for technical competence acquired through verified post-secondary professional-technical, proprietary, or military education evaluated by review committee. Graded S/U. F, S, Su

HRD 310 Competency-Based Equivalency II 16 credits. Credit, unique to the corporate training and vocational teacher education majors, for technical competence gained through verified employment evaluated by review committee. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING AND SIX REQUIRED CREDITS IN THE MAJOR. Graded S/U. F, S, Su

HRD 397 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing occupational educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. May be repeated up to four times. Graded S/U. D

HRD g401 Foundations of Professional-Technical Education 3 credits. Acquaints the student with the various aspects of professional-technical (formerly vocational) education: history, legislation, philosophy and organization of professional-technical education. D, W

HRD g402 Occupational Analysis and Course Construction 3 credits. Analysis of components of occupations to determine instructional content. Development of instructional materials based on performance objectives and competency identification. F, S

HRD g403 Methods for Teaching Professional-Technical Education 3 credits. Teaching methods and techniques applicable to professional-technical education. PREREQ: HRD g402 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

HRD g404 Evaluation in Corporate Training and Professional-Technical Education 3 credits. Designing and conducting evaluations at four-levels in professional-technical education, and in business and industry training, including data analysis and preparation of evaluation reports. F, S

HRD g405 Learning Styles Fundamentals 3 credits. Examination of the research related to learning styles and implications for curriculum and instruction. Includes presentation of an eight-step approach for teaching pedagogical content. F, S

HRD g406 Grantwriting in Human Resource Training and Development 3 credits. Reasons for requesting a grant, goal setting, sample projects, identifying funding agencies, submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP), elements of a good proposal, library resources, websites, and other references for grantwriting. D

HRD g407 Technology in Human Resource Training and Development 3 credits. Using computers in HRTD: hardware, software, and peripherals. Advanced word processing, database development, spreadsheets, and presentations software. How to access and use the Internet. Web-based instruction software will be introduced. F, S

HRD g409 Professional Readings and Writing 3 credits. Exposure to the professional literature and websites of professional-technical education and corporate training, including practice in writing abstracts of journal articles using APA Style. D

HRD g420 Selected Topics 1-8 credits. Examination and analysis of special topics for professional-technical education teachers/trainers. May be repeated for up to 8 credits with different content. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

HRD g431 Workforce Leadership 3 credits. Supervising in a professional technical education or corporate training setting. Study human relations factors: planning, organizing, evaluation, staff development, labor relations, and personnel policies/practices. D

HRD g444 Career Guidance and Special Needs in Professional-Technical Education 3 credits. Examine career guiding concepts, specialist services, special needs legislation, abilities and inabilities (both mental and physical), job seeking skills, and information sources. PREREQ: HRD g401 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

HRD g450 Principles of Adult Education 3 credits. Provides an understanding of adult education as a field of academic inquiry and professional practice. Examines current and past trends and practices of adult learning. D, W

HRD g457 Facilitating Adult Learning 3 credits. Study of the needs and interests of adult learners in business and industry using Andragogy. Planning of conferences and workshops for adult learners. F, S

HRD g461 Directed Studies 1-4 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field research on specific occupational advances in technology. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

HRD g464 Instructional Facilities Management 3 credits. Organization, safety, and management of professional-technical education training facilities. An in-depth study of laboratory requirements and total facility planning. D

HRD g465 Practicum in Corporate Training 3 credits. Development of traning competencies applicable to business and industry settings. Actual supervised participation as a trainer is required. Available only to persons whose employer participates in this program. Graded S/U. F, S

HRD g467 Practicum in Professional-Technical Education 3-8 credits. Development of teaching competencies applicable to professional-technical (formerly vocational) education settings at the secondary and post-secondary levels. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U. F, S

HRD g468 Teaching Cooperative Education and School-to-Work 3 credits. Coordinating cooperative education and school-to-work programs, occupational and job analysis, utilizing professional-technical advisory committees, organizing and advising vocational student organizations. S

HRD g480 Advanced Technical Competency 1-4 credits. Advanced occupational skills and knowledge obtained from modern practice in selected field. For experienced professionals seeking advanced techniques in specialized areas of vocational education. PREREQ: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL STUDY IN THE SPECIALTY. PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

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