B.S. in Workplace Training and Leadership (WTL)
Credit Requirements
Credit toward the BS in Workplace Training and Leadership must be earned in two (2) specific areas:
- General Education - University requirements for a BS degree: 36 credits minimum (see the General Education Requirements described in the Academic Information section of this catalog).
- Program Core and Electives Coursework - See requirements listed below.
Workplace Training and Leadership (WTL)
The BS in Workplace Training and Leadership is a degree for traditional students and working professionals taught entirely online with face-to-face and virtual advisements. It is sought by individuals interested in organizational learning careers, and by aspirational managers. The BS in Workplace Training and Leadership program is a flexible degree that prepares practitioners to identify and diagnose individual and organizational needs; to design, implement, and evaluate learning, development; and change strategies to improve performance. The degree is comprised of WTL Program Core courses, WTL Approved Elective courses, General Education courses, and Free Electives. The WTL Elective courses will be tailored to the individual’s degree plan to complement the student’s career choice and must be approved by the WTL advisor and may include competency-based experience (CBE) courses, upper and some lower division courses (OLP and non-OLP coursework), and minors in disciplines complementary to the student’s career path. Other courses than those listed for WTL Electives will be considered in consultation with a WTL faculty member.
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1 | 6 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| Objective 3 | 3 | |
| Objective 4 | 6 | |
| Objective 5 | 7 | |
| Objective 6 | 6 | |
| Students must fulfill Objective 7 or Objective 8 | 3 | |
Objective 7 | ||
Objective 8 | ||
| Objective 9 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
A grade of C- or higher is required for WTL Program Core and WTL Approved Electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WTL Program Required Core Courses: | 36 | |
| OLP 3331 | Theories and Models of Leadership | 3 |
| OLP 4401 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 |
| OLP 4402 | Designing Training | 3 |
| OLP 4403 | Methods of Training | 3 |
| OLP 4404 | Evaluating Training | 3 |
| OLP 4407 | Instructional Technology in Human Resource Development | 3 |
| OLP 4409 | Professional Readings and Writing in Human Resource Development | 3 |
| OLP 4410 | Principles of Change | 3 |
| OLP 4431 | Workplace Leadership | 3 |
| OLP 4450 | Principles of Adult Education | 3 |
| Two Upper Division OLP Electives | 6 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WTL Recommended Electives: | 24 | |
Students are to consult with their faculty advisors to choose 24 credits of courses that will complement their intended career. | ||
Other courses than those listed below will be considered in consultation with a WTL faculty member. | ||
CBE Eligible Students may choose: | ||
| Competency-Based Equivalency I | ||
| Competency-Based Equivalency II | ||
All students may choose: | ||
| Groups and Communication | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Incident Command System Advanced | ||
| Individual and Organizational Behavior | ||
| Leading in Organizations | ||
| Learning Fundamentals | ||
| Grantwriting | ||
| Consulting Skills in Human Resource Development | ||
| Special Topics in HRD | ||
| Coaching Skills for Leaders | ||
| Ethics and Diversity in the Workplace | ||
| Reframing Organizations | ||
| Employee Engagement and Motivation | ||
| Facilitating Adult Learning | ||
| Facilities Management | ||
| Introduction to Political Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Community Planning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Learning and Behavior | ||
| Classical Social Theory | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free Elective Courses | 23 | |
| The remaining 23 credits will be the student's choice. | ||
Degree Totals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 37 | |
| WTL Program Core | 36 | |
| WTL Recommended Electives | 24 | |
| Free Electives | 23 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |