Program Overview

Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate

Overview

The Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human resource development principles and practices. This certificate program is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in instructional design, program planning, and organizational leadership.

Course Requirements

To complete the Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate, students must take the following courses:

• Foundations of Human Resource Development (LOD 5100): This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of human resource development, including the role of HRD in organizations, adult learning theory, and program evaluation.
• Select four of the following courses:
  • Instructional Design and Curriculum (LOD 5260): This course focuses on the design and development of instructional programs, including needs assessment, learning objectives, and evaluation methods.
  • Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation (LOD 5280): This course covers the planning, development, and evaluation of HRD programs, including needs assessment, program design, and evaluation methods.
  • Career Development in Organizations (LOD 5600): This course explores the role of career development in organizations, including career counseling, mentoring, and succession planning.
  • Organization Development (LOD 5770): This course focuses on the principles and practices of organization development, including organizational change, team building, and leadership development.
  • Theory & Practices & Challenges of Leadership (LOD 5810): This course examines the theories and practices of leadership, including leadership styles, power and influence, and leadership development.
  • Organizational Leadership (LOD 5830): This course provides an in-depth examination of organizational leadership, including leadership theories, leadership development, and leadership challenges.

Total Hours

The Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate requires a total of 15 credit hours.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate, students must meet the admission requirements of the University of Idaho's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credit hours taken. For more information on tuition fees, please visit the University of Idaho's website.

Research Areas

The Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate program focuses on the following research areas:

• Instructional design and curriculum development
• Program planning, development, and evaluation
• Career development in organizations
• Organization development and leadership
• Leadership theories and practices

Contact Information

For more information on the Human Resource Development Graduate Academic Certificate, please contact the University of Idaho's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.