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Human Resource Development Minor
No matter what your major—psychology, business, communications, social services, education or political science—choosing a Human Resource Development minor is a great way to accentuate your education. Focusing on human resources can give you career skills vital to working with, developing and leading individuals and teams. In today’s business world, both public and private organizations are increasing their emphasis on employee education, learning and performance. Many professional and technical jobs now include the responsibilities of orienting new employees and cross-training others within their department.
The minor requires satisfactory completion of 21 semester hours of college work chosen from the following courses:
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Hours |
| TTED 390 Trade and Job Analysis |
3 |
| EST 393 Introduction to Industrial Safety |
3 |
| TM 520 Leadership in the Workplace |
3 |
| HRD 575 Instructional Media in Human Resource Development |
3 |
| HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development |
3 |
| TTED 606 Industrial Supervision |
3 |
| TM 653 Workforce Preparation |
3 |
| TM 679 Presentation Skills |
3 |
| TOTAL |
21 |
Industrial Management and Supervision Minor
The industrial management and supervision minor is available to all majors interested in enhancing their degree with skills in supervision and performance improvement. Employees with these basic skills will have a much greater opportunity for advancement in their chosen career field. The minor is comprised of a minimum of 21 semester hours including:
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Hours |
| FIN 326 Business Finance |
3 |
| MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and Behavior |
3 |
| EST 393 Introduction to Industrial Safety |
3 |
| TM 501 Work Measurement and Efficiency Methods |
3 |
| TM 520 Leadership in the Workplace |
3 |
| HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development |
3 |
| TTED 606 Industrial Supervision |
3 |
| TOTAL |
21 |
Undergraduate Minor in Technological Literacy
The minor in Technological Literacy is available to all appropriate majors. The course combines Educational Technology courses with Technology Education courses to provide a comprehensive approach to the practical use and implementation of computer skills, design and problem solving skills and teaming concepts into real world practices and experiences.
Required Courses
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Hours |
| SSLS 330 Technology for the Classroom |
3 |
| TE 331 Overview of Technology |
3 |
| TE 551 Integrated Technology for Educators |
3 |
| SSLS 551 Instructional Technology for Educators |
3 |
| SSLS 732 Topics in Educational Technology (___) |
4 |
| TE 753 Special Topics in Technology Education |
4 |
| Total number of hours |
20 |
Technology Education Minor (Non-Teaching)
A minor in technology education provides an understanding of industrial materials and processes which could prove beneficial to business, management, communications, and other majors.
Courses for Technology Education (Non-Teaching) Minor
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Hours |
| GT 300 Design and Problem Solving in Technology |
3 |
| GT 320 Communication Systems in Technology |
3 |
| GT 330 Materials and Processes |
2-3 |
| TE 331 Overview of Technology |
3 |
| GT 340 Power/Energy/Transportation Systems |
3 |
| GT 350 Technology and Civilization |
3 |
| GT 370 Construction Systems Technology |
3 |
| GT 380 Manufacturing Enterprise |
2-3 |
| TOTAL |
24 |
Minor in Wood Technology
The minor consists of a minimum of 24 semester hours in one technical field.
Wood Technology Minor
| |
Hours |
| WT 182 Wood Science |
3 |
| WT 185 Fundamentals of Wood Technology |
3 |
| WT 226 CAD for Wood Product Development or GT 360 Computer Aided Drafting |
3 |
| WT 282 Machine Woodworking |
3 |
| WT 301 Finishing |
3 |
| WT 333 Tood Technology |
3 |
| WT 525 Cabinet and Fixtures |
3 |
| Select one course (three hours total) from the following: |
3 |
| WT 383 Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Wood Technology |
3 |
| WT 412 Overlay and Laminate Materials |
3 |
| WT 585 Wood Product Estimating |
3 |
| TOTAL |
24 |
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