Tusculum College – Graduate and Professional Studies
Master of Arts in Education, Human Resource Development
Course Descriptions
 HRDE 501
The HRD Profession
A survey of the HRD profession, based on the roles, responsibilities, and competencies defined by the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), to
help the student understand the scope of the field, and to assess personal interests and skills. Professional resources and associations will be reviewed. Each
student will complete a career assessment and develop an HRD career plan. (2 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 510
Dynamics of Human Development and Learning Styles of the Adult Learner
The foundations of adult learning theory and applications of those theories to organizations. Includes personality as it affects learning, adult learning theory,
hierarchies of learning, types of learners, learning styles and preferences, and approaches to curriculum development. Students will use assessment tools to profile
their own learning style. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 502
Assessing Adult and Organizational Learning Needs
The use of assessment as the initial phase of developing value-added learning programs. Needs assessment, job/task analysis, and identification of needed skills
and competencies will be practiced. The DACUM process will be modeled. Students will assess the learning needs of a group or for a specific task.
(3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 522
Planning and Developing Curriculum and Courses
Review and comparison of various curriculum models with particular emphasis on the Instructional System Design (ISD) model. Writing program descriptions,
goals, and performance-based learning objectives, and developing lesson plans. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 504
Evaluating Learning Outcomes and Impacts
The concept of learning evaluation will be addressed using Kirkpatrick’s model of four levels of evaluation for adults and organizations: classroom delivery,
cognitive learning, application of learning for performance enhancement, and impact on organization outcome. Formative and summative evaluation methods will
be developed. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 505
Applications of Advanced Organizational Behavior
The application of behavioral methodology to the solution of managerial problems in complex organizations. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 529
Facilitating Groups
Defining and creating a team culture. The role of the supervisor and manager in empowering and enabling teams. Team leadership skills include facilitation,
mentoring/coaching, problem solving, conflict management, listening and giving feedback to effectively lead groups. Students will role-play and critique for skill
development. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 507
Organizational Leadership
A seminar style course in which students study various perspectives of leadership, models of leadership within organizations, levels of leadership, leadership
influence, and leadership behaviors. The course will include personal assessment and planning activities completed by each student to gain insight into personal
strengths and abilities and need for further leadership development. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 508
The Consultant Relationship
The role of the internal and external organizational consultant: marketing, contracting, assessing, reporting, planning, facilitating change and professional ethics.
Study and analysis of interventions for organizational change. Students will create a model contract for a consultant agreement. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 511
Organizational Assessment Project
A study of methods and instruments used by HRD consultants to assess group and organizational behaviors and effectiveness. This course introduces the student to
the organizational project. The student will identify an organizational problem, investigate assessment methods, develop and implement an assessment plan with a
client. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 512
Organizational Intervention Project
This course is a continuation of the HRD 510 course. A study of methods used by HRD consultants to intervene within groups and organizations. Facilitating the
intervention is planned. Using the results of the assessment activity, the student will write a proposal and contract with the client, and develop and implement a
plan to intervene within the organization at an appropriate level. (3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 509
Organizational Planning and Advancement
A review and comparison of several models used for project management, strategic planning, process analysis and improvement, succession planning, performance
appraisal and career development. Students will develop a strategic plan for a selected group; and a process improvement for a selected process.
(3 Semester Hours)
 HRDE 513
Project Presentation and Defense
The organizational project is completed with a formal report and presentation to a group. (1 Semester Hour)
Total Program: 36 Semester Hours
January 9, 2004