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College of Education & Human Development Work, Community and Family Education Human Resource Development

Work and Human Resource Education
330 Wulling Hall - 86 Pleasant Street SE - Minneapolis, MN 55455
Tel: 612-624-1221 -  Email: whre@umn.edu
New Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a new department has been created that integrates the business and marketing education, human resource development and adult education, and comprehensive WHRE programs from the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE) into the department formerly known as Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA). The name of this new department is Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development (OLPD). It will offer exciting opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary education and research. Click here for details.

 

Business and Marketing Education

Undergraduate (B.S.) Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Certificate, Licensure, and Non-Degree Options

Additional Licensure in Business Education:

Information Sessions

An informational meeting for prospective students is held once a month. Contact the WHRE Student Information Office at 612-624-1221 or whre@umn.edu for information on date, time, and location.

Courses

Course Changes (Effective Spring 2010)

The following BIE/WHRE courses will be replaced by courses in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CI) effective spring semester 2010.

Current Courses New Courses New Description
BIE 5011—Introduction to Computer Applications CI 5301—Foundations of Computer Applications for Business and Education (3 cr, OPT) Instructional uses of computers and representative business, education, and marketing applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphic design.
BIE 5012—Advanced Word Processing CI 5351—Technology Tools for Educators (3 cr, AF or Audit) Develop skills in using technology applications to support teaching and learning. Internet applications, presentation software, Web 2.0 technologies, and Web site development.
BIE 5013—Spreadsheet Analysis Using Computers CI 5303—Data Analysis and Information Design for Business and Education (3 cr, OPT) Using spreadsheets, information visualization, and data management to create analytical models in business, education, and research settings.
BIE 5014—Database Computer Applications CI 5304—Data Management for Online Integration (3 cr, OPT) Using database software to organize, manage, and display online data, to create content management systems, and to integrate into existing Web sites.
BIE 5015—Integrated Computer Applications in Business and Marketing Education CI 5305—Integrated Computer Applications in Business and Marketing Education (3 cr, OPT) Case-based authentic business computing problems requiring integration of two or more application packages. Pedagogical issues of learning/teaching advanced computer applications.
BIE 5016—Web Development in Business

CI 5362—Foundations of Interactive Design for Web-based Learning (3 cr, OPT) Processes of designing/developing interactive learning media and online applications from ground up. Focuses on usability/aesthetics in online learning.
BIE 5463—Methods in Teaching Keyboarding and Word Processing CI 5300—Teaching Introductory Computer Concepts and Skills (1-3 cr, AF or Audit) Pedagogical strategies for teaching keyboarding and word processing.
BIE 5662—Computer Training in School and Industry Settings CI 5361—Teaching and Learning with the Internet (3 cr, OPT) Implications/challenges in using Internet-based technologies in classroom. Pedagogical models.
WHRE 3011W—Introduction to Technology and Public Ethics CI 3311W—Introduction to Technology and Public Ethics (3 cr, OPT) Values, ethical issues related to technology use in education, workplace, and family/community life.
WHRE 5011W—Technology and Public Ethics CI 5311W—Technology and Public Ethics (3 cr, AF or Audit) Values and ethical issues related to technology use in education, workplace, and family/community life.
WHRE 5628—Multimedia Presentations in Business CI 5363—New Media and Interaction Design for Web-based Learning (3 cr, OPT) New media design from perspective of instructional designer. Designing with Adobe Flash environment. Context of authentic design problems. Consideration of raster/vector imaging, web video optimization, and usability analysis.

 

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