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Graduate Degree Programs

Training and Development (TRDEV)

TRDEV 418 Instructional Methods in Training and Development (3) Emphasis on teaching techniques and learning principles used by trainers and supervisors in business, health care, and government.
Effective: Spring 1986
 

TRDEV 421 Presentation Skills for New Trainers (3) The effective use of platform skills for training, including the use of voice, audio-visual aids, group facilitation, and personal presence.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: admission to M.ED. program in Training and Development  

TRDEV 431 Basic Technology Skills in Training (3) Introduces basic training technology skills: electronic communications, word processing, spreadsheets, databases; provides skills to create and maintain electronic presentations and programs.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite: admission to the Training and Development Program Training and Development Certificate Program or permission of the Program  

TRDEV 432 Video Production in Training (3) Introduces learners to the equipment, design, and production of video instruction for the workplace.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418, TRDEV 431 or permission of program  

TRDEV 460 Foundations in Training and Development (3) Roles in training and development, relationships between training and development and other organizational structures, and the principles of training design.
Effective: Spring 1986
 

TRDEV 465 Performance Analysis (3) This course involves the systematic analysis of employee performance in organizations to identify performance problems, diagnose causes, and specify solutions.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite: TRDEV 460, TRDEV 418 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 470 Human Resource Development Tools and Techniques (3) Examination of contemporary strategies, tools, and techniques for designing human resource functions to promote employee learning and performance within organizations.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite: TRDEV 460, TRDEV 418 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 475 Career and Succession Management (3) This course involves the study of a systematic approach for integrating career planning and succession planning programs in organizations.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite: TRDEV 460, TRDEV 418 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 1986
 

TRDEV 505 Project Management in Training and Development (3) Introduces skills for managing complex training and development projects, such as developing timelines, creating budgets, and allocating resources.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418, TRDEV 460 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 507 Program Evaluation (3) Evaluation of educational and other human services programs; preparation and presentation of the evaluation proposal.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418 andTRDEV 460 or permission of program  

TRDEV 518 Systematic Instructional Design in Training (3) Study of theory and practice of systematic instructional design. Application of instructional design principles to training problems in local organizations.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418 andTRDEV 460 or permission of program  

TRDEV 520 Learning Styles and Learning Theory in Training (3) Adult learning theory and its application to training and development.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418, TRDEV 460  

TRDEV 531 Technology in Training (3) Applications of various new instructional technologies to training problems.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 431 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 532 Web-Based Training (3) Introduction to the design and development of websites for computer-based instruction in the workplace.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418, TRDEV 431 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 533 Distance Learning for Trainers (3) This course will explore a variety of instructional technologies which have direct applications in training adult learners at a distance.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418 andTRDEV 431 or permission of program  

TRDEV 565 Implementing Training and Development Programs (3) The critical analysis of theories, strategies, and techniques for planning and implementing TRDEV programs to enhance employee learning and performance.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: TRDEV 460, TRDEV 465 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 583 Issues in Training (3) An issue seminar addressing topics such as an unprepared work force, diversity, recession, and issues generated by the class.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: TRDEV 418 andTRDEV 460 or permission of the program  

TRDEV 587 Master's Paper (1-6) The development of an original master's project (paper, production, or practicum) supervised and judged by an appropriate faculty committee.
Effective: Spring 1986
 

TRDEV 588 Research Designs Applied in Training (3) Planning experimental, observation, survey and qualitative research designs for training setting needs such as needs assessments and evaluations.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: EDUC 586, TRDEV 418, TRDEV 460  

TRDEV 595 Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor  

TRDEV 596 Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1988
 

TRDEV 597 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be tuaght in one year or semester.
Effective: Spring 1987
 

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