Workforce Training and Development | Prospective Student | Courses

Workforce Training Development (WTD)

5 7 5 . Workforce Analysis. 3 hrs. Applied research methods and tools for the training professional to analyze and evaluate the worker, work processes, and the organization.

5 9 0 . Multimedia Authoring. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 120 or permission of instructor. Design and development of dynamic, interactive multimedia products for workplace training and electronic support systems.

5 9 5 . Emerging Digital Technologies. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: WTD 590 or permission of instructor. Overviews Web-based systems that provide on-demand, just-in-time, performance-improvement applications to business and industrial settings using the Internet.

6 4 0 . Workforce Development Models. 3 hrs. Application of different instructional models to design workforce training of facts, concepts, procedures, and processes.

6 4 3 . Strategies for Technology Training. 3 hrs. Mastery of core competencies to develop and deliver technology training.

6 6 0 . Performance Technology I. 3 hrs. Examine foundations, process models, interventions, and professional practice issues for improving workforce productivity and competence.

6 6 5 . Advanced Performance Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: WTD 560. Advanced application of performance technology interventions that impact today’s workforce.

6 7 5 . Research in Workforce Training and Development. 3 hrs. Analysis and evaluation of current research in the field of workforce training and development.

6 8 0 . Workforce Training and Development Seminar. 1-6 hrs. Presentation of workforce training industrial applications, practices, and problem solutions. May be repeated for a total of 6 hrs.

6 9 1 . Research. 1-6 hrs. Investigation of current research and literature in workforce training and development; development of writing skills, a thesis/prospectus must be orally defended. A maximum of 3 hrs. can be applied toward a degree in workforce training and development.

6 9 2 . Topics in Workforce Training and Development. 1-6 hrs. Investigation of specific topics related to workforce training and development. May be repeated for a total of 6 hrs.

6 9 7 . Independent Study and Research. 1-12 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward degree. Students actively working on a thesis or project, consulting with major professor, or using university resources and who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hrs. of thesis or project credit must enroll in this course for at least 3 hrs. each s e m e s t e r .

6 9 9 . Project. 1-3 hrs. For a total of 3 hours. Credit deferred until project is complete.

7 2 0 . Competency Models. 3 hrs. Research and development required for the design and implementation of competency models in the workplace.

7 2 5 . Advanced Workforce Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: WTD 575 or permission of instructor. Advanced research methods and tools for evaluation of public and private sector workplace learning and performance programs.