VOCATIONAL and ADULT EDUCATION (VAED)

Barbara E. Hinton
Department Head
100 Graduate Education Building
575-4758

PROFESSORS DUTTON, HINTON, THOMPSON (C.)
* PROFESSOR EMERITUS CLAYTON
* ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS BIGGS, DE VORE, HARVEY, LYLE, PARK
* ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITUS HERRINGTON
* ASSISTANT PROFESSORS ORR
* INSTRUCTORS SNOW, THOMPSON (D.)

VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSES

VAED1003 Self-Directed Learning Seminar (FA, SP) This course is designed to take students beyond orientation into the realm of taking responsiblity for their academic decisions and learning. The focus is on the whole student and the whole college experience.

VAED3113 Skills/Strategies in Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) Addresses the acquisition of professional skills and strategies associated with creating and maintaining adult learning environments. Involves a regular class workshop situation where skills are practiced and encouraged and a work-based situation where skills are tried and implemented as well as assessed.

VAED3123 Research/Evaluation in HRD (FA) Addresses the acquisition of and application of knowledge associated with evaluation and research in human resource development with emphasis on workplace situations.

VAED3133 Communication in Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) This course provides an introduction to communication principles and practices in the HRD area. The emphasis is on identifying/developing HRD communication skills that apply to roles, responsibilities and strategies; and exploring how organizations/individuals communicate and their impact on HRD. Both theoretical and practical applications will be included.

VAED3213 Strategy Design and Implementation in HRD (FA, SP, SU) Addresses the theory and processes of needs analysis, teaching/learning strategy design and implementation associated with creating and maintaining adult learning environments. Emphasis on the design and implementation of strategies and the evaluation of the educational outcomes. The professional practice section addresses the way in which adult learning environments can be used to implement experimental strategies discussed in tutorial sessions without putting participants at risk.

VAED4113 Theory and Principles of Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Focus of study on the concept of individual differences, what they are, and how they affect the learning and teaching of adults.

VAED4133 Applied Theory/Principle of Group Dynamics (FA, SP, SU) This course is designed for persons who are practicing facilitators of adult learning in a workplace setting. The course focuses on the various theories and principles that explain the underlying reasons for group behaviors and processes in the workplace.

VAED4213 Strategies in Professional Development (FA, SP, SU) Students are encouraged to examine their own learning processes and professional development in terms of the theories and principles of how adults learn. Methods and strategies for self development and change are discussed. Self-directed lifelong learning strategies that ensure continued growth for professional adult educators/human resource development practitioners will be discussed.

VAED4233 Leadership in Human Resource Development (HRD) (FA, SP, SU) This course provides an introduction to leadership principles and practices in the HRD area, and is intended as a foundation course for students practicing, or who plan to pursue a career in HRD. The emphasis is on identifying/developing HRD leadership skills and exploring various functions/attributes of leadership and their impact on HRD. Both theoretical and practical applications will be included.

VAED450V Experiential Learning (1-20) (FA, SP, SU) This course is limited to persons qualifying for experiential credit to be applied to Industrial/Technology Plan II. Technical Performance Improvement, Option III, Human Resource Development.

VAED605V Independent Study (1-18) (IR)

VAED6113 Administrative Leadership for Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) The function of administering vocational and adult education programming is addressed through the study of leadership style, function, and constituency.

VAED6123 Supervision in Vocational and Adult Education (SU) Principles and procedures of effective supervision; supervisory techniques and practices in facilitating and improving instructional programs and vocational and adult education.

VAED6133 Instructional Management in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) An analysis of designing and managing vocational and adult instructional programs with competency developing in directing curriculum development, improving instruction, formulating schedules, and installing competency-based education.

VAED6143 Student Services in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive course which includes managing student recruitment and admissions, providing systematic counseling and guidance services, maintaining overall school discipline, establishing a student placement service, and coordinating follow-up studies.

VAED6203 Instructional Materials in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive course designed to give students the opportunity to understand, prepare, and test materials leading toward excellence in instruction.

VAED6213 Curriculum Development in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Determining principles of curriculum development, organizing curricula, and evaluating curriculum materials with special reference to vocational and adult education.

VAED6223 Advanced Methods in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Improvement of instruction in vocational and adult education; particular emphasis upon formulating goals and objectives, structuring course of study, group and self-instructional methods, and evaluation of instruction.

VAED6303 Program Planning and Evaluation in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is given to understanding the theoretical foundation upon which the programming process is predicated, developing a theoretical mode, and acquiring the conceptual tools necessary for analyzing the programming process in any vocational or adult education organization.

VAED6403 Special Topics in Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) Designed for persons interested in exploring topics specific to vocational and adult education and human resource development in business and industry settings. Emphasis given to examining vocational and adult education research as applied in the public and private sector.

VAED6413 Developing Human Resources (FA, SP, SU) Practical and innovative strategies for making the optimum use of all employees in both private and public organizations.

VAED6423 Foundations of Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) An overview of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Focus on the integration of individual development (training), career development, and organizational development. Topics include strategic planning for human resource development, needs assessment, program development, application of workplace learning theories, career development theories and methods, and application of organizational learning theories.

VAED6433 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace (FA, SP, SU) Facilitation of learning and performance improvement in the workplace. Application of instructional methods, informal and incidental learning strategies, coaching team building, and formal and informal on-the-job learning tactics. Focus on facilitating individual and group learning to affect organizational change.

VAED6443 Program Evaluation in Human Resource Development (SP, Even years) This course is a doctoral level course designed as an introduction to program evaluation in human resource development, training, and other HRD interventions. Emphasis is on (a) systems thinking applied to evaluation, (b) organizational development and program improvement, and (c) the intergration of evaluation with strategic planning and preformance improvement.

VAED6453 Training in the Workplace (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to and survey of current theories and practices in training in the workplace. Students are expected to explore selected interdisciplinary topics in areas such as adult education, vocational education, human resource development, organizational behavior, instructional technology, and economics as they relate to training in the workplace.

VAED6463 Training Needs Assessment (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis on analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training for business and industry.

VAED6503 Computer Technology in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A study of computer technology as it relates to vocational and adult education. Brief introduction to computers, overview of hardware and software, hands-on learning of word processor, spreadsheet, data base, desktop publishing, telecommunication, graphics, CAD/CAM, and/or CAI/CMI packages are covered.

VAED6513 Continuing Education in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Examination of the continuing education or public service functions of higher education institutions. Includes history, philosophy, and models for effective organization and dissemination systems.

VAED660V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

VAED674V Internship (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

VAED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (IR) An original project, research paper, or report required of all Ed.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission into E.D.S. program.

VAED692V Directed Field Experience (1-18) (IR) Teaching and supervision in secondary or post-secondary schools or work in business or industry under guidance. For students who desire or need directed experience.

VAED699V Seminar (1-18) (IR)

VAED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: candidacy.