|
Designator |
Description |
| WHRE 5001 |
Survey:
HRD and Adult Education (3 cr)
General review of the fields of adult education and human
resource development; philosophy, goals, agencies, professional
roles, processes, participants, resources.
While it is not a pre-requisite,
students are encouraged to take this course first.
|
| AdEd
5101 |
Strategies
for Teaching Adults (3 cr)
Identification, classification and analysis of techniques used
in teaching adults.
|
| AdEd
5102 |
Perspectives
of Adult Learning and Development (3 cr)
Physiological, social, and cultural bases of adult behavior;
motivation, socialization, personality change as applied to
education of adults.
|
| AdEd
5103 |
Designing
the Adult Education Program (3 cr)
Designing and implementing educational programs for adults:
concepts, theories, determining needs, educational objectives,
learning experiences, and evaluating outcomes.
|
| AdEd
5196 |
Field
Experience in Adult Education (3-6 sem cr)
Supervised fieldwork practice and seminars; presentations on and
evaluations of adult education practices.
|
| AdEd
5201 |
Introduction
to Adult Literacy (3 cr)
Issues in literacy education, characteristics, problems,
individual differences of the undereducated adult; traditional
and innovative approaches for working with adults in literacy
programs.
|
| AdEd
5202 |
Assessment
of Adult Literacy (3 cr)
Application of diagnostic information, instruments, and
techniques to learning difficulties of adult in reading and math
programs.
|
| AdEd
5203 |
Methods
of Teaching Adult Literacy (3 cr)
Teaching literacy skills to adults: basic theories, approaches,
overview of methods and materials for implementation.
|
| AdEd
5301 |
Survey
of Distance Education (3 cr)
Survey of distance education covering the concept, theories,
history, delivery systems, and present practice. Emphasis is on
practice in the U.S., but topics and issues are explored from an
international perspective.
|
| AdEd
5302 |
Continuing
Education and the Professions (3 cr)
Review of literature; analysis of philosophies, issues,
professional needs, and statutory requirements in continuing
education.
|
| AdEd
5303 |
Working
with Volunteers in Community Settings (3 cr)
Uses collaborative, experiential methods to address fundamental
issues and practices in volunteer development. Explore personal
philosophies, staffing, and key issues and trends in the
administration of volunteer programs.
|
| AdEd
5611 |
Futurism
in Human Resource Department and Adult Education (3 cr)
Exploration of the implications of future developments, trends,
and issues in theory and practice in human resource development
and adult education. Students forecast future models of what
will be work, family, and community and the future role of HRD
and adult educators.
|
| WHRE
5612 |
Managing
and Consulting in Human Resource Development and Adult Education
(3 cr)
Theory of managing and consulting in human resource development
and adult education. Assessment of role requirements and
experimentation with practical management and consultation
processes and techniques.
|
| AdEd
5700 |
Special
Topics in Adult Education (1-4 cr)
Exploration of issues, methods, and knowledge in areas of adult
education. Topics vary.
|
| WHRE
8001 |
Advanced
Theories in Human Resource Development and Adult Education (3 cr)
Theoretical understanding of individuals and organizations as
adaptive entities; roles of human resource development and adult
education in mediating complex demands. |
