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Course Descriptions (WED)Undergraduate & GraduateKey: WED 258 (1-30) Work Experience Credit
granted for past work experience while employed in business, industry, labor,
government, service or military organizations. Credit determined by
departmental evaluation. Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. WED 259 (1-60) Occupational Training Credit for
documented occupational study in accredited and selected other programs. Credit
determined by departmental evaluation. Restricted to WED majors or consent
of department. WED 302 (3) Business Communications (same as Management 202) Creating and
managing written and oral administrative communications including the analysis,
planning and practice of composing different types of internal and external
communications in various administrative and business contexts. To successfully
complete this course, a communication competency examination (additional fee
required) must be passed with at least 70% accuracy prior to University course
drop date. WED 310 (3) Introduction to Business Education Teaching business in public and private schools and business and industry training. Curriculum structures, philosophical bases, student characteristics, employment requirements and career opportunities. WED 320 (2) Family and Consumer Sciences Profession Family and consumer sciences profession, history, philosophy, theory and foundation. Integrative focus for discipline and areas of specialization. Examination of family and social issues. Introduction of curriculum in school settings. Exploring career develop process, skill standards and workplace skills. WED 322 (2) Curriculum Family and Consumer Sciences Planning Curriculum to meet societal needs for the total family and consumer sciences programs in junior and senior high school settings. Includes management of department facilities and student organizations. WED 326 (3) Interior Living Environments Personal and family living environments including textiles, furnishings and color. Emphasis on creating a more knowledgeable consumer atmosphere appropriate to their lifestyles. WED 327 (3) Management of Family Resources Emphasis of the resources used in Family and Consumer Sciences (clothing, food, housing, money, time and other resources related to daily needs of individuals and families) to enhance family well-being. Emphasis given to life skills reflected in needs of students. WED 381 (4 - 2, 2) Training Proposal and Report Writing (a) Theoretical and applied, guided self-study development of skills necessary to developing and documenting occupational study and experiences via resumes and related employment search correspondence. (b) Principles and practices of preparing training proposals and reporting results in corporate or agency settings. WED 382 (3) Developing Your Career An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in HRD. WED 395 (1-30) Field Experience Supervised work experience in a departmental approved position in business, industry, labor, government or military organizations for students in Workforce Education and Development. Clock hours/credit arranged by department coordinator. WED 398 (1-3) Special Problems Independent
study for qualified students in Workforce Education and Development. WED 404 (3) Applications of Technology for Workforce Education and Training Analyses of technology used in
workforce education and training programs. Demonstration of skill level needed
to train others in secondary/postsecondary education and business training
environments on technological administrative processes, data management, and
curriculum integration. Students will learn advanced computing concepts and
applications using integrated software. WED 405 (3) Multimedia-based Instruction for Workforce Education Acquisition of skills to produce
multimedia “assets” (web page, audio/sound bytes) and application of
instructional design techniques to computer-based instruction in workforce
education. Impact of multimedia on workplaces and workforce training and
utilization of course management systems to deliver instruction will be
analyzed. WED 407 (3) Administrative Communications and Technology Application of communication theory,
human relations concepts, and information technology to workplace situations.
The processing of organizational information for productivity will be
stressed. Students will acquire skills to make sound decisions of how to best
communicate in work-based situations. Students will learn computerized
procedures for communication. WED 408 (3) Integrating and Managing Technology Applications for Workforce Education and Training Design of
workforce training applications integrating professional advanced features of
computer software, communication technologies, and multimedia features,
including management of educational LAN systems. WED 410 (3) Issues in Business Training/Education Study of
current issues in business training and education related to history, current
status and trends. Organization of instruction, instructional settings,
relation to general education, integration and impact of technology, curriculum
development/review and evaluation of business training/education impact in the
workplace. WED 412 (3) Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Information Systems This course
examines planning for office systems development through investigation of
procedures and systems used in various types of offices, including a study of
work flow, the processing of information and employee and work group
interactions. Topics will detail information systems from the perspective of
end users by studying development and implementation processes, tactics and
strategies based upon systems planning results through a field-based product.
WED 413 (3) Organizing and Directing Instruction in Career and Technical Education Techniques
and procedures applicable to effective teaching including planning for
instruction, instructional design technology and general teaching strategies
for the secondary career and technical classroom. This course will study
pedagogy and utilize various techniques and technology to help students master
the skills needed in their respective careers. Students will learn about and
practice various teaching methods including demonstrations, cooperative
learning, service learning, integration of academics and technology into the
workplace-oriented class, project-based learning, and contextual learning. A
laboratory section will be required. Limited to Workforce Education and
Development students admitted to the Teacher Education Program or one of the
Career and Technical Education Certification programs in WED. WED 414-6 (3-3) Instructional Methods for Business Education Specific
methods, techniques and materials to deliver instruction in business education:
(a) accounting, basic business (business and technology concepts, economics,
consumer education, product-oriented marketing, small business management), and
workplace skills; (b) business computer systems, information processing and
keyboarding. This course requires an additional laboratory meeting time. WED 431 (3) Demonstration and Laboratory Techniques Practice in
planning and carrying out instructional demonstrations in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Procedures for laboratory and guided practice to develop psychomotor skills.
Attention given to TV/Media presentation and use of equipment. Restricted
to WED majors or consent of department. WED 460 (3) Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development System
approach to curriculum development. Includes analyzing occupations, specifying
objectives and developing curriculum. WED 461(3) Workforce Education Needs Assessment Overview of
needs assessment and analysis procedures used in workforce education
environments. Learners will design and develop needs assessment instruments,
collect and diagnose data to identify those workplace performance issues
requiring training solution, and develop a formal report detailing needs assessment
findings and training solution recommendations. WED 462 (3) Instructional Methods and Materials Instructional
methods in occupational training program. WED 463 (3) Assessment of Learner Performance Development
and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training
classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives,
applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests
and attitude measures. WED 465 (3) The Human Resource Specialist This course provides an overview of the theoretical frameworks and practices related to human resource management and development. Examines the strategic alignment of human resource functions with organizational goals. WED 466 (3) Foundations of Work Education Examination
of the historical, social, economic and psychological foundations of workforce
education. Nature and role of education and training in preparing people for
the world of work. WED 467 (3) Theory and Practice of Human Resource Development Students will examine different factors that influence, direct and shape the functions of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Topics will include models, theoretical foundations and philosophical perspectives within HRD, an overview of the HRD functions within organizations and the various roles HRD can play within organizations. WED 468 (3) Education/Labor Force Linkages Attention
given to the following areas: overcoming barriers to the linkage process;
developing effective lines of communication; resource sharing; conducting joint
problem solving with other agencies and individuals within the community; and
jointly developing and providing programs and services. WED 469 (3) Training Systems Management Insight and understanding as to administration and
management of organizational training. Principles and techniques of managing
training organizations. Process of planning, organizing, programming, staffing,
budgeting and evaluating a training organization. WED 470 (3) Trends and Issues in Quality Systems Management in Education. This course provides an overview of the economic basis of and trends and issues relevant to Quality Systems Management in Education. The course examines compliance models, and criteria models for quality systems. Concentration will be on ISO 9000:2000 series model requirements with specific emphasis on internal audits, documentation, implementation and registration. WED 472 (3) Organizing Cooperative Education Introduction
to cooperative education including history, rationale, legislation, goals and
objectives. Programming, public relations and evaluation of cooperative
education. Introduction of student selection and management of cooperative
education programs. Fulfills three semester hours of six required for State of Illinois certification. WED 473 (3) Coordinating Cooperative Education Competencies
required for coordination of cooperative education programs. Selection and
maintenance of training stations, student placement, related instruction and
program management. Fulfills the remaining three semester hours required for
State of Illinois Certification. Restricted to WED majors or consent of
department. WED 474 (3) Individualizing Training Study and
development of theory, characteristics, appropriateness, and evaluation
techniques of individualized training packages. Review of current state of
individualized instruction in work education. WED 486 (3) Adult Learning Course focus
is on adult development and learning principles. Adult learning styles and
motivation are discussed in the context of designing effective instructional
strategies appropriate in various workforce education venues. WED 490 (1-4) Readings Supervised
reading for qualified students in Workforce Education and Development. WED 491 (1-5) Advanced Occupational Skills Modern
occupational practice in selected fields for experienced professionals seeking
advanced techniques. WED 494 (1-4) Workshop Current work
education issues for teachers, supervisors and administrators. Emphasis of each
workshop will be identified in workshop announcements. WED 495 (2-12) Instructional Internship Internship
in approved education and/or training centers. Intern instructor will increasingly
assume responsibilities for preparing, presenting and guiding occupational
learning in workforce education and development. Not for graduate credit. WED 496 (2-12) Professional Internship Research,
curriculum development or program management at approved education or training
sites. The intern will follow the program of the supervising professional in
regular and related activities. Not for graduate credit. WED 497 (1-6) Practicum Applications
of work education skills and knowledge. Cooperative arrangements with
corporations and professional agencies to study under specialists. WED 498 (1-5) Special Problems Investigation
of work education problems in workforce education and development. WED 504 (3) Multimedia Production Technologies in Workforce Education Application of multimedia
technologies – graphics, text, video, audio, on-screen buttons and other event
triggers- into workforce education delivery systems. Students will work as a
team in designing, developing, editing, and delivering interactive multimedia
instructional training products. WED 505 (3) Multimedia Delivery of Workforce Education by Distance Learning Focuses on the use of distance learning and multimedia technologies in the delivery of instruction of workforce education and development settings. Course participants will design and deliver instruction for the distance education environment-individually and in groups. Advanced videoconferencing technologies are emphasized. Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: WED 504 and consent of instructor. WED 510 (3) Improvement of Instruction in Business Education Designed for the experienced teacher who is interested in the study of curriculum and teaching problems in business education. Deals with teaching procedures, instructional materials, tests and evaluation, and organizations of teaching units and projects. Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: WED 310 or WED 410 or consent of instruction; teaching experience in business. WED 511 (3) Instructional Trends in Workforce Education Programs Examination of research relating to instructional emphases and strategies unique to career and technical training programs, corporate training programs and adult education. WED 551 (3) Employment Law in Human Resource Development Examines current and practical information in the area of employment law as it relates to human resource development in organizations. Focus is on helping organizations avoid liability through HRD interventions. Prerequisite: WED 465. WED 552 (3) Recruitment, Selection & Compensation: Impact on HRD Overview of the theoretical
frameworks and practices related to recruitment, selection and compensation.
Examines the impact of these HR theories and practice on human resource
development in organizations. WED 553 (3) Emerging Trends in Human Resource Development Examination of current topics and research issues in the field of Human Resource Development not covered in other regularly scheduled courses. Emphasis will be on recent and present issues in the field, with topics and discussions focused on links between research and practice. Prerequisite: WED 465. WED 560 (3) Introduction to Workforce Development Research This course provides an exploration of the scope, values, and purposes of research in workforce development. Focus is on (a) identifying how theory and research are practical tools to solve workforce development challenges that practitioners face on a daily basis; (b) analyzing research articles, and (c) developing academic writing skills. WED 561 (3) Research Methods Basic research methods and techniques
in the design, investigation and reporting of research studies relating to
education for work. WED 563 (3) Training Measurement and Evaluation Evaluation systems and activities for
measuring and evaluating training programs. Application of research
methods and data analysis in the human resource development process, with
concentration on assessing trainee reaction and planned action, learning,
skill, business impact and return on training investment. WED 564 (3) Program Evaluation for Work Education Evaluation systems and activities for
evaluating national, state, and local work education programs. Systems include
programmatic accreditation and state agency evaluations. Activities include
personnel, facilities, access and equity, community resources and community
needs evaluations. WED 566 (3) Administration and Supervision Nature, function, and techniques of
administration and supervision of education for work programs at all levels. WED 574 (3) Occupational Information The role of instructional and
supervisory personnel in the total occupational information system. Kindergarten
to adult. WED 576-6 (3, 3) Policy Implementation and Supervision Planning, implementing, and
controlling local education agency components of state and federal occupational
programs. (a) Objective program planning, leadership, communications. (b)
Management information systems, financial decisions, staffing patterns. WED 581 (3) Workforce Diversity Foundational information concerning a
diverse/multicultural society. Importance of understanding cultural and
demographic similarities/differences and how this information relates to the
workplace and to education/training environments. Social diversity issues
of current importance to workforce preparation and development of diversity
training are included. WED 584 (3) Curriculum Foundations for Work Education Acquaints students with different
factors that influence, direct, and shape curriculum as it pertains to the
work-oriented aspects of school and society. Topics include law and the
curriculum, philosophies and organizational models, differing approaches by
grade level and setting, and the development of work-related curriculum. WED 586 (3) Developing Programs for Adult Learners Overview of current organizational
patterns of adult programs and analysis of program delivery systems. Students
will develop advanced skills in planning and designing programs for adults in
workforce education environments. WED 590 (1 to 9) Readings Supervised readings in selected
advanced subjects. WED 591 (1 to 9) New Developments Recent developments and trends in
various aspects of education for work. Instruction provided by recognized
authorities. WED 592 (3) Current Issues and Research Examination of broad topics, issues,
and research not covered in other regularly scheduled courses. Emphasis will be
on recent and present issues which are in the process of evolving. Content will
be selected from three primary professional fields: (a) Vocational/technical
education, (b) Employment and training, and (c) Career education. . WED 593 (1 to 6) Individual Research The selection and investigation of a
research topic culminating in a paper satisfying the research requirement for a
Master of Science in Education degree. WED 594 (3) Advanced Research Methods Development of research competencies
and preparation of proposal for thesis or dissertation research. Familiarity
with research in various foundation areas of education for work. WED 595 (1 to 16) Professional Internship Supervised professional experience in
appropriate educational settings. May be done on- or off-campus. WED 597- 3 (1, 1, 1) Doctoral Seminar in Workforce Education Designed to provide doctoral students the opportunity to discuss and practice major professional roles in workforce education and development. Requirements of teaching, research, publication and service are defined. Students will accomplish identified professional expectations in: (a) Orientation to Doctoral Study (b) Research Publications and Presentations (c) Grantsmanship Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: admission to the Ph.D. in Education program. WED 598 (1 to 6) Special Investigations Selection and investigation of a
problem: use of relevant sources and techniques; collection and analysis,
evaluation, interpretation of data, and the writing of a report of the
investigation for students whose particular needs are not met by existing
classes. WED 599 (1 to 6) Thesis Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. WED 600 (1 to 36) 1 to 12 per semester Dissertation Restricted to WED majors or consent of department. WED 601 (1 per semester) Continuing Enrollment For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only. | |