HRD 5770—Special Topics in Human Resource Development

Special topics courses are the study of a topic in human resource development that is either not covered in available courses, or that is not covered in sufficient breadth and depth to meet student needs and interests. Content varies by offering.

Course schedule is subject to change without notice! For most current schedule see the U of M One Stop Web site.

May Session 2008

• Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry
  97218—101 DIS (1 credit)
  Instructor: TBD
  When: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sa (5/31/08)
  Where: VoTech R280, St. Paul campus
  Description: Overview of the theory and practice of organization development intervention of Appreciative Inquiry (Al). The focus of this course is to understand the type of large scale change management contexts suited for Al, the process and practices that guide implementation in a diverse range of organizational settings.

Summer Session 2008

• E-Learning and Knowledge Management
  96535 -002 DIS (3 credits)
  Instructor: Alexandre Ardichvili
  When: 8:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.,  Sa (7/19, 7/26, & 8/02/08) & F (8/8/08), plus arranged Internet
  Where: VoTech R285, St. Paul campus
  Description: The goal of this course is to familiarize students with design, implementation, and management of e-learning and knowledge management projects in various organizations. The course includes face-to-face meetings and extensive online work. The online portion of the course is structured in a format that imitates the use of e-learning delivery options, used in higher education and corporate settings.

Contact the WHRE Student Information Office at 612-624-1221or whre@umn.edu for registration assistance.

Revised April 2008