2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration

The Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration is not currently accepting applications. Suspension of admissions effective Spring 2026.

The Learning & Education Studies, BS with a concentration in Workplace Training & Development will provide international and domestic students with the broad sets of knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training and development programs across workplace settings, such as businesses and industries, post-secondary schools, or community and government agencies. In addition, it will serve a growing demand for graduates who have an interest in helping adults learn about and seek to improve organizational performance. The demand comes from a range of business sectors.

Students in this concentration will receive an overview of the human resource development field and specifically focus on the training and development aspects of the field. Students will acquire the knowledge and practical skills, in such areas as training program design, training program facilitation and coordination, and learning with technologies.

An internship is recommended during the program, but it is not required. For internship credit, students can register in EPOL 491 Supervised Internship before the internship starts. At the end of the internship, a letter from the internship supervisor is submitted to the Workplace Training and Development concentration contact.

The concentration appeals to the following potential students:

• Individuals who wish to combine the study of organizations and learning in their academic studies;
• Individuals who wish to be a trainer and instructional designer;
• Individuals who currently work in a technical role, and who want to become more involved in training others about their occupation;
• Individuals who wish to work in the business and industry outreach departments of higher education institutions;
• Individuals who serve or wish to serve as instructors in post-secondary technical education schools;
• Individuals who wish to serve as a staff member in the human resource development department of an organization; and
• Individuals who wish to prepare for future graduate study in human resource development.

Students are encouraged to pursue a minor or a coherent set of electives from several departments as approved by their adviser.  Suggested minors are: Business, Leadership, Communication, Psychology, Technology, and Management.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration

A minimum of 120 semester hours is necessary for graduation in the Learning and Education Studies program.  Students will spend much of the first two years with general education courses, achieving a solid preparation in the humanities, social and natural sciences, technology and mathematics.  In the final two years of the major, students will take a set of core courses, as well as coursework in one of the concentrations.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.

University Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CI 210 | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-10 | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

College of Education Requirements

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | EDUC 101 | Education Orientation Seminar | 1 | | Learning & Education Studies Core | | 24-27 | | Choose two courses from the following Education Foundations: | | 6-7 | | EDUC 201 | Identity and Difference in Education | | | or EPOL 201 | Foundations of Education | | | or EPOL 202 | Foundations of Education-ACP | | | EPSY 220 | Career Development: Exploration, Choice, and Skills | | | SPED 117 | The Culture of Disability | | | Choose six courses from the following, with at least two in each area: | | 18-20 | | Learning & Instruction: | | | | CI 210 | Introduction to Digital Learning Environments (May count toward both the Core and Concentration requirements) | 3 | | CI 415 | Language Varieties, Cultures and Learning | | | EPSY 201 | Educational Psychology | | | EPSY 400 | Psychology of Learning in Education | | | EPSY 401 | Child Language and Education | | | Leadership in a Diverse Global Economy: | | | | EDUC 202 | Social Justice, School and Society (May count toward the Core or Concentration requirement only) | | | EPOL 310 | Race and Cultural Diversity | | | EPOL 402 | Asian American Education (May count toward the Core or Concentration requirement only) | | | EPOL 403 | Historical and Social Barriers (May count toward both the Core and Concentration requirements) | | | EPOL 473 | Facilitation Skills (May count toward both the Core and Concentration requirements) | | | EPOL 474 | Diversity in the Workplace (May count toward both the Core and Concentration requirements) | |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Workplace Training & Development Concentration | | 24 | | Human Resource Development Foundations area: | | 6 | | EPOL 470 | Principles of Human Resource Education | | | EPOL 471 | Business Principles for Human Resource Development | | | Choose six courses from the Human Resource Development Applications area: | | 18 | | EPOL 472 | Instructional and Training System Design | | | EPOL 473 | Facilitation Skills | | | EPOL 474 | Diversity in the Workplace | | | EPOL 475 | Work Analysis | | | EPOL 476 | Project Management Principles and Applications | | | EPOL 477 | Issues and Developments in Human Resource Development | | | EPOL 482 | Design and Development of eLearning Systems | | | EPOL 483 | Learning Technologies | | | EPOL 485 | Introduction to eLearning | |

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree  and General Education Requirements page.

Total Hours: 120

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration

1. Students will acquire deep knowledge of content relevant to the workplace.
2. Students will effectively learn the skills and disposition to develop, plan, and implement culturally relevant and responsive outcomes in their respective professions and civic engagements.
3. Students will use data to drive decisions and solve problems in their professional careers.
4. Students will display the expectations of professionalism related to success in the field of education and beyond (fairness, commitment to collaboration, community, reflective practice, and attention to 21st century skills and practices).

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Workplace Training & Development concentration

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