WHRE 5990—Special Topics in Work and Human Resource Education

Special topics courses are the study of a topic in work and human resource education 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.

Fall Semester 2007

• Introduction to Focus Group Interviewing in HRD
  93670 -101 LEC (1 credit)
  Instructor: Richard Krueger
  When:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., F (6/6/08) & 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sa (6/7/08)
  Where: VoTech R380, St. Paul campus
  Description: A two-day workshop on Focus Group Interviewing designed for those who plan, manage and evaluate programs and services of public, private and non-profit organizations. This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to conduct focus group interviews. Those attending will learn and practice techniques that result in successful focus groups. The workshop is an intensive training opportunity using lectures, small group discussions and case studies. Following the workshop, participants will be expected to apply their skills by conducting a focus group on a topic of their choosing.

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

Revised April 2008