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The undergraduate Human Resource and Workforce Development Education (HRWD) program is specifically designed for adults who want to complete a bachelor’s degree that opens doors to opportunity and personal growth. HRWD curriculum prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness. Undergraduates also obtain a solid academic base to pursue a graduate degree. This major does not lead to traditional licensure for teachers in Arkansas.
All students start the program as pre-HRWD majors. To be admitted into the HRWD major, the students must meet the following criteria:
1. Have three or more years of full-time work experience or equivalent.
2. Complete all 35 hours of university core courses, including the Pre-HRWD requirement:
| Math course chosen from: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Mathematical Reasoning in a Quantitative World | ||
| Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2103) | ||
| Economics course or courses chosen from: | 3-6 | |
| Basic Economics: Theory and Practice | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) and Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
3. Have a 2.5 or higher GPA, or have a 2.5 or higher GPA on HRWD required courses after completing 12 hours of HRWD coursework.
Human Resource and Workforce Development (HRWD) Major
| University Core Requirements | 35 | |
3-6 hours Pre-HRWD Economics Requirement chosen from: | ||
| Basic Economics: Theory and Practice | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) and Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
3 hours Pre-HRWD Math requirement chosen from: | ||
| Mathematical Reasoning in a Quantitative World | ||
or MATH 2053 | Finite Mathematics | |
or STAT 2303 | Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2103) | |
or MATH 1313 | Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) | |
| Electives | 40 | |
Up to 19 credit hours of electives can include technical credit that can be obtained through experiential learning credits and/or faculty approved courses. 1 | ||
Suggested HRWD electives: | ||
| The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace | ||
| Instructional Technology and Design | ||
| HRWD Required Courses | ||
| Career Development Pillar (15 hours) | ||
| HRWD 3113 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3123 | Career Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3133 | Writing for Human Resource and Workforce Development Professionals | 3 |
| HRWD 4123 | Strategic Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HRWD 4133 | International Human Resource Development and Cultural Differentiation | 3 |
| Organization Development Pillar (15 hours) | ||
| HRWD 3213 | Organization Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3223 | Managing Human Resource Development Programs | 3 |
| HRWD 4213 | Workplace Diversity and Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HRWD 4223 | Professional and Leadership Development | 3 |
| HRWD 4233 | HRD Legal and Ethical Issues | 3 |
| Training and Development Pillar (15 hours) | ||
| HRWD 3313 | Training and Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3323 | Designing and Developing Human Resource Development Programs | 3 |
| HRWD 3333 | Communication in Human Resource and Workforce Development | 3 |
| HRWD 4313 | Human Resource Development Program and Product Evaluation | 3 |
| HRWD 4333 | Human Resource Development Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Human Resource and Workforce Development Education
Semester Plan
The nature of the Human Resource Development major excludes it from ACT 1014 eight-semester degree-completion program requirements. The HRWD degree is a 120 hour degree in accordance with ACT 747.
Presented below is a typical plan for completing this degree in four semesters; individual student plans may vary significantly.
If fewer credits than needed are earned through technical credits, completing additional appropriate coursework will require heavier course loads and/or additional semesters to graduate. The 19 hours of technical requirements can be completed at any time during the four semester program. Students are not required to complete courses during the summer, but courses may be offered. Students may be able to finish the program sooner if they enroll in summer courses.
| Earned prior to Fall Semester Year 1 | ||
| State Minimum Core 1 | 35 | |
Must specifically include: | ||
3-6 hours Pre-Hrwd Economics Requirement chosen from: | ||
| Basic Economics: Theory and Practice | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) and Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
3 hours Pre-HRWD Math Requirement chosen from: | ||
| Mathematical Reasoning in a Quantitative World | ||
or MATH 2053 | Finite Mathematics | |
or STAT 2303 | Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2103) | |
or MATH 1313 | Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) | |
| Total Hours | 35 | |
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| HRWD 3113 Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 3123 Career Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 3213 Organization Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 3313 Training and Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 3133 Writing for Human Resource and Workforce Development Professionals | 3 | |
| HRWD 3223 Managing Human Resource Development Programs | 3 | |
| HRWD 3323 Designing and Developing Human Resource Development Programs | 3 | |
| HRWD 3333 Communication in Human Resource and Workforce Development (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1) | 3 | |
| Complete all planned NOCTI tests by March, if any, approved by HRWD advisor and enroll in technical requirement hours (if applicable) | ||
Suggested: | ||
HRWD 4113 The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace | ||
HRWD 4323 Instructional Technology and Design | ||
| Year Total: | 12 | 12 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| HRWD 4123 Strategic Human Resource Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 4133 International Human Resource Development and Cultural Differentiation (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.1) | 3 | |
| HRWD 4213 Workplace Diversity and Human Resource Development (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2) | 3 | |
| HRWD 4223 Professional and Leadership Development | 3 | |
| HRWD 4233 HRD Legal and Ethical Issues | 3 | |
| HRWD 4313 Human Resource Development Program and Product Evaluation | 3 | |
| HRWD 4333 Human Resource Development Capstone (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1) | 3 | |
| Complete all planned NOCTI tests by March, if any, approved by HRWD advisor and enroll in technical requirement hours (if applicable) | ||
Suggested (if not already taken): | ||
HRWD 4113 The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace | ||
HRWD 4323 Instructional Technology and Design | ||
| Year Total: | 12 | 9 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 45 | |
| Combined Totals | ||
| Credits earned prior to Fall Semester Year 1 | 35 | |
| Credits in HRWD sequence | 45 | |
| Electives | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | The General Education Curriculum is designed to measure specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed by students at the University of Arkansas. Since the pre-program requirements are most likely completed at other institutions, learning outcomes 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 will not be measured in this program. |
Minor in Human Resource and Workforce Development
The undergraduate minor in is specifically designed for individuals who want to build a foundation in HRD theory and application that opens doors to opportunity and personal growth. The minor in Human Resource and Workforce Development introduces students to the concepts of organizational development, career planning, and training and development and helps them develop skills to influence the development, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness. The minor will also provide a solid academic base to pursue an undergraduate degree.
| HRWD 3113 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3123 | Career Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3213 | Organization Development | 3 |
| HRWD 3313 | Training and Development | 3 |
| 3 hrs HRWD course chosen from: | 3 | |
| Writing for Human Resource and Workforce Development Professionals | ||
| Managing Human Resource Development Programs | ||
| Designing and Developing Human Resource Development Programs | ||
| Communication in Human Resource and Workforce Development | ||
| The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace | ||
| Strategic Human Resource Development | ||
| International Human Resource Development and Cultural Differentiation | ||
| Workplace Diversity and Human Resource Development | ||
| Professional and Leadership Development | ||
| HRD Legal and Ethical Issues | ||
| Human Resource Development Program and Product Evaluation | ||
| Instructional Technology and Design | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Courses
HRWD 200V. Work Knowledge. 1-19 Hour.
Credit by advanced standing examination for job knowledge as measured by program approved National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessments. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 19 hours of degree credit.
HRWD 3113. Foundations of Human Resource Development. 3 Hours.
Presents the theory and processes associated with human resource development (HRD) used to design and measure interventions in the areas of organization development, personnel training and development, and career development. Students will analyze organizations and study global implications of HRD, and survey topics in human resource management (HRM) that distinguish HRM from HRD. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
HRWD 3123. Career Development. 3 Hours.
This course introduces the concepts of career development and career theories. Career development in both the private and public sectors will be explored. Students will gain knowledge that should enable them to be effective in developing their careers and those of others. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 3133. Writing for Human Resource and Workforce Development Professionals. 3 Hours.
This course focuses on the types of formal reports typically prepared by Human Resource Development professionals with an emphasis on preparation, data collection and research, organization, style, format, graphics, and technical descriptions. (Typically offered: Spring)
HRWD 3213. Organization Development. 3 Hours.
This undergraduate-level course presents the theory and practice of organization development (OD) as a means for performance improvement at various levels, including organization, departmental unit, work group, and individual. The course covers the processes of OD, interventions, theories, and practice of OD life goals. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)
HRWD 3223. Managing Human Resource Development Programs. 3 Hours.
The basic aim of this course is to equip the students to examine the essential aspects of the theory and practice of managing human resource development programs. Employees require higher level of analytical, problem solving and creative skills. This course aims to help students develop the skills of employee through better understanding of mechanisms for employment equity, transparency, intellectual capital, e-learning, and career development. This course is designed to guide students through an in depth process of identifying, analyzing, and synthesizing elements related to developing, articulating, and implementing an organizational vision, mission, and strategic plan for HRD programs. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
HRWD 3313. Training and Development. 3 Hours.
This course addresses the acquisition of professional skills and strategies associated with creating and maintaining training and development activities in the workplace. It involves a regular class/workshop situation where training and development skills are practiced and encouraged and a work-based situation where skills are tried and implemented as well as assessed. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
HRWD 3323. Designing and Developing Human Resource Development Programs. 3 Hours.
Students will learn to design and develop training programs. The focus is on need for training, application of learning principles, writing instructional objectives and plans, designing active training methods, using visual aids, working with groups, and evaluating training. Pre- or Corequisite: HRWD 3113 and HRWD 3313. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)
HRWD 3333. Communication in Human Resource and Workforce Development. 3 Hours.
This course offers instruction on types of communication commonly encountered by Human Resource Development professionals. Emphasis is on audience and purpose analysis, topic research, visual aids, and delivery methods. Activities include preparation and delivery of extemporaneous speeches, team communication, communication with clients, and preparation and delivery of training sessions. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 4113. The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace. 3 Hours.
Focus of study on the concepts of individual and generational differences among employees in the workplace; what they are and how they affect workplace teaching and learning. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
HRWD 4123. Strategic Human Resource Development. 3 Hours.
This course introduces students to the theories and principles of Strategic HRD. Methods of aligning HRD strategy with the business strategy of the organization are discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 4133. International Human Resource Development and Cultural Differentiation. 3 Hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of international HRD and cultural differentiation that must be acknowledged when developing programs for all employees in the workplace. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 4213. Workplace Diversity and Human Resource Development. 3 Hours.
Students will study workplace diversity and the role of HRD in implementing workplace diversity strategies and programs. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)
HRWD 4223. Professional and Leadership Development. 3 Hours.
Students are introduced to profesional and leadership development theories and principles. Methods and strategies for succession planning, self-development, and change are discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 4233. HRD Legal and Ethical Issues. 3 Hours.
This course covers the major employment law facts and concepts used in human resource development. Applications of the key concepts and facts are emphasized in the class. Knowledge of the employment law facts and concepts and their applications at the workplace is vital for the human resource development professional. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
HRWD 4313. Human Resource Development Program and Product Evaluation. 3 Hours.
This course covers the evaluation of HRD programs and products used in the workplace. Students will develop methods of assessing the viability of programs and products to best meet the needs of the organization. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)
HRWD 4323. Instructional Technology and Design. 3 Hours.
This course addresses the application of instructional technology and design associated with the needs assessment and design of course materials in human resource development. The emphasis is on the learner in workplace situations. The course will cover the history of the field and its current status. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)
HRWD 4333. Human Resource Development Capstone. 3 Hours.
This course will serve as the assessment course for students in the HRWD program. The course work will evaluate all aspects of the HRD curriculum, specifically the three pillars of HRD: career development, organization development, and training and development. Prerequisite: HRWD 3113, HRWD 3213, HRWD 3313 and senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
HRWD 450V. Experiential Learning. 1-19 Hour.
This course is limited to persons qualifying for experiential credit to be applied to the Human Resource Development Concentration only. Credit is awarded for documented experiential or occupational learning based on a standardized format as suggested by the Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning (CAEL). Credit for certain occupational training or professional certifications may also be earned using the American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 19 hours of degree credit.
