92 courses with the subject WFED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Health Occupations Education Subjects Basic elements of preparing to teach vocational trade and industrial/ health occupations education subjects in the schools of Pennsylvania.
Industrial Education/Health Occupations
Occupational analysis for instructional planning; emphasis on instructional methods to deliver a competency based program in an integrated learning environment.
Organization and management of learning laboratory to facilitate the delivery of a competency based program in a safe environment.
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of health and wellness through the lens of life-span career development and personal growth. Students embark on a transformative journey that integrates multiple dimensions of wellness-emotional, spiritual, environmental, physical, social, intellectual, and occupational-while developing career planning strategies that promote lifelong well-being. The curriculum emphasizes self-awareness and identity exploration as foundational to health maintenance, examining how personal identity, strengths, and values contribute to overall wellness, particularly in occupational health, self- actualization, and holistic well-being. Students learn to recognize and navigate the connections between professional choices and health outcomes, understanding how career decisions influence various wellness dimensions while developing strategies for maintaining balance and preventing career-related health risks. Beyond individual wellness, the course examines how students can become advocates for well- being in their professional and community roles, including exploring how organizational leadership can foster collective health and create healthier work environments. Through narrative creation and goal-setting exercises, students develop actionable strategies to identify potential health risks such as burnout, stress, and addiction in career pathways, create preventive measures for maintaining wellness across life stages, design sustainable approaches to work-life balance, and implement health-promoting practices in various professional contexts. The course t culminates in the creation of comprehensive career and life plans that integrate professional aspirations with wellness strategies addressing all dimensions of health and the demands of various life roles, preparing
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 9 Formal course given on a topical or special interest subject offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. This Special Topics is a GenEd course General Education: Quantification (GQ)
/Maximum of 12 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several differen topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
Certificate Learning Objectives • Communicate: Students will be able to effectively communicate instructional content or findings in formal presentations and in written works. • Demonstrate Competence: Students will demonstrate competence through documentation of tasks performed and reflection on specialized accomplishments. • Develop Professional Competencies: Students will develop professional competencies to work with others in related fields or disciplines. • Relate Common Situations: Students will be able to relate common situations experienced by professionals and how they were or should be handled.
Overview of training profession. Introduction to economic and psychological foundations. Examination of relationship of industrial training to education. WF ED 270 Introduction to Industrial Training (3) This course is designed to prepare individuals for a variety of training practitioner roles in businesses and industry. This course is actually the first of two courses and is an introduction to the required core courses for emphasizing the training and development professional curriculum in the Department of Adult Education, Instructional Systems and Workforce Education and Development. It is the intent of this course to equip participants with entry-level knowledge and skill to successfully pursue other designated professional core courses on needs assessment, organization development, and cross-cultural training. All of theses courses fall into the category called Human Resource Development (HRD).Industry trainers have had the opportunity to provide formal training to many persons with a wide variety of skills Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4963 and competencies. Previous train-the-trainer courses in this series have addressed presentation techniques, assessment, facilities management and safety. This course will help trainers gain a total understanding of their role in the larger picture of Human Resource Development. Although traditional education is often focused on helping individuals lead better lives, training is usually focused specifically on the work that people do in one organizational setting. HRD deals with the financial value of human beings to organizations. In this course, the HRD field will be examined with respect to the training component with which participants are connected.
/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different t topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
Designed to teach contemporary supervisory leadership competencies for mid- career learners with front-line supervisory responsibilities in the workplace. WF ED 310 Leadership Competencies for Supervisors (3) Leadership Competencies for Supervisors is a course designed primarily for adult learners engaged in supervisory roles and functions in the workplace. Its purpose is to ensure that all students are equipped with the contemporary supervisory leadership competencies that are needed to function effectively in today's workplace. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to a) Recognize the important role and function of supervisory leadership, b) Relate common critical situations experienced by supervisors and how they were handled, c) Demonstrate proficiency in competency areas important to supervisory success such as effective communication strategies, methods for resolving conflict, managing employees, etc., and d) Demonstrate ability to develop individuals and teams. Students will be assessed and evaluated through quizzes, instructor and peer observation, self-assessments and reflection, and demonstration of project deliverables. or prior approval by instructor
Methods in originating, managing, and advising vocational student organizations.
/Maximum of 24 Individual work experience in manufacturing environment or skilled craft area to develop professional competence in specific occupation. certification or field of specialization
/Maximum of 24 WF ED 395B Occupational Resources Competence (1-8 per semester/ maximum of 24) Occupational Resources Competence is a course designed primarily for adult learners who demonstrate an adequate understanding of contemporary resource usage and management related competencies that are needed to function effectively in today's global business environment. These competencies include: resource usage, resource management, computer and basic literacy, and understanding of systems in the workplace. Students will demonstrate competence through documentation of tasks performed and reflection on specialized accomplishments. of specialization
/Maximum of 24 WF ED 395C Occupational and Professional Competence (1-8 per semester/maximum of 24) Occupational and Professional Competence is a course designed primarily for adult learners who demonstrate an adequate understanding of contemporary professional mastery related competencies that are needed to function effectively in today's global business environment. These competencies include: interpersonal competence, oral and written communication, conceptual thinking, learning and information, self-responsibility and management in the workplace. Students will demonstrate competence through documentation of tasks performed and reflection on specialized accomplishments. of specialization
/Maximum of 24 Individual work experience in the manufacturing, health, service, or financial arena.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used f in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
For administrators, supervisors, and teachers responsible for improvement of instruction through supervision or for students preparing for supervisory work.
This seminar-style course is designed to provide workforce professionals with opportunities to learn about contemporary workplace technologies, tools and platforms, share experiences, and to be able to make informed decisions regarding their use. The course will focus on technology affordance in specific contexts and a deeper understanding of the use of such technologies in terms of their benefits, costs and implementation challenges.
WFED 410 WFED 451 Leadership Competencies for Professionals
Designed to teach contemporary professional leadership competencies for workforce professionals who do not currently have supervisory responsibilities. WF ED 410 Leadership Competencies for Professionals (3) Leadership Competencies for Professionals is a course designed primarily for adult learners who demonstrate high leadership potential and who may not have significant supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Its purpose is to ensure that all students develop an adequate understanding of the contemporary professional leadership competencies that are needed to function effectively in today's global business environment. These competencies include: collaboration / multi-disciplinary team-building, leadership in diversely distributed team environments, interpersonal communication in the workplace, conflict resolution / human performance management, project management, problem-solving / creative thinking / ethical decision making, and contemporary and emerging technology usage. Students will be assessed and evaluated through quizzes, instructor and peer observation, self-assessments and reflection, and team projects and presentations. or prior approval by instructor
Education and Development Professionals
This course assists students in creating and supporting educational environments which promote enhanced learning and skill development for diverse learners. A primary focus is placed on program modifications, supplementary services, and resources required for diverse learners (including learners with disabilities) in workforce development and education programs. Topics such as the role of assessment and how it can be utilized to bring about positive changes in curriculum and pedagogy to promote the transfer of learning will be addressed. This course will also introduce participants to instructional tools and strategies that will help teach to multiple levels of student abilities. Workforce education program modifications, supplementary services, and resources required for diverse learners will be provided throughout this course. Students will also learn to develop specialized adaptations and accommodations for diverse learners. Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4965
to Diverse Learners
This course provides individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work. CN ED (WF ED) 424 Facilitating Career Development (3) This course provides individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work. This course addresses the following 12 Career Development Facilitator (CDF) competencies: 1) helping skills, 2) labor market information and resources, 3) assessment, 4) diverse populations, 5) ethical and legal issues, 6) career development models, 7) employability skills, 8) training clients and peers, 9) program management/implementation, 10) promotion and public relations, 11) technology, and 12) consultation. These 12 competencies are identified by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) for those who (will) deliver career development programs and services in a variety of settings. Potential job titles of CDFs include career group facilitator, job search trainer, career resource center coordinator, career coach, career development case manager, intake interviewer, occupational and labor market information resource person, human resource career development coordinator, employment/placement specialist, and workforce development staff. With certain years of work experience in career development, students who complete this course are eligible to apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification through the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), which is affiliated with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). A GCDF is a person who works in any career development setting or who incorporates career development information or skills in their work with students, adults, clients, employees, or the public. As of January 2011, about 18,000 individuals acquired the GCDF certification world-wide including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Romania, Turkey, South Korea, and New Zealand. The goal of the GCDF credential was to provide
Student and training station selection, training plan and related subject development, records and reporting systems, school-industry coordination.
Problems and possibilities of vocational guidance; the field of guidance and guidance literature; methods of field work; school guidance techniques.
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
n The course focuses on essential lean and six sigma concepts to improve processes in any industry. standing or prior approval by program
Certificate Learning Objectives • Communicate: Students will be able to effectively communicate instructional content or findings in formal presentations and in written works. • Demonstrate Competence: Students will demonstrate competence through documentation of tasks performed and reflection on specialized accomplishments. • Develop Professional Competencies: Students will develop professional competencies to work with others in related fields or disciplines. • Relate Common Situations: Students will be able to relate common situations experienced by professionals and how they were or should be handled.
Platform skills focuses on theory and practice related to delivering well-crafted and effective training presentations. Platform skills are particularly critical in business, industry and technical education, as the content covered in these fields involves direct application of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning domains in real world situations. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide participants with the skills and abilities needed to develop and deliver high quality professional presentations within business, industry and applied educational settings. Through this highly dynamic and interactive course, students will enjoy using their creativity to successfully communicate important information through oral presentations. A major emphasis will be placed experiential teaching and learning techniques and theory to practice connections which will enable participants to develop and deliver well-crafted and effective training presentations, while having fun in the process.
/Maximum of 6 Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Validation of competencies learned in prerequisite courses during interaction with professional staff while functioning under the supervision of a certified cooperative coordinator.
Supporting Courses and Related Areas Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better for teacher certification Select 9 credits in course work related to the student's field of study 9 (students may apply 6 credits of ROTC) Industrial Education Option (43 credits) A grade of C or better per course is required for teacher certification. Code Title Credits
Supervised internship in industrial training. Interns will be expected to perform instructional duties in industrial environments. ED471 ; successful completion of occupational competency examination
/Maximum of 18 Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
/Maximum of 12 Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.
This course is grounded in the current research literature, theoretical frameworks, analysis, and methodologies within the discipline of Workforce Education and Development. Within this course students will engage in synthesis of knowledge and analytical work. The objective of this course is to contribute to the student's ability to expand the frontie of knowledge, and produce creative scholarly writing products with a particular focus on scholarship within the field of Workforce Education and Development. The course content includes: (1) Research literature and theoretical frameworks in Workforce Education and Development; (2) The annotated bibliography foundation; (3) Analysis and methodologies within Workforce Education and Development; (4) The literature review process; (5) Developing positive writing habits; (6) Writing for publicatio in Workforce Education and Development; (7) Research presentation formats; and (8) Enhancement of Scholarship for the future.
Introduction to theories and concepts of managing workforce education programs in the public and private sector.
A study of ethical issues in workforce education environments in inudstry and education.
Planning and implementing staff development activities, student guidance services, admissions, student organizations, and placement.
Provides opportunities to acquire and practice skills in descriptive and inferential statistics.
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Discussion of legislation and educational requirements for education based at the worksite including cooperative education, youth apprenticeship, and apprenticeship programs.
Research techniques in workforce education.
Development of major concepts, skills and techniques required by workplace learning professionals to support and facilitate organization change.
Acquire skills to identify training and development needs, distinguish problems with management versus training solutions, develop and evaluate training solutions. WF ED 573 Needs Assessment for Workforce Development Professionals (3) WF ED 573 is designed for workforce development professionals to familiarize them with the models, concepts, and techniques for designing, implementing, and analyzing the results of training needs assessments in organizations. After successfully completing this course, they will have the necessary skills and competencies to identify human performance problems, distinguish between training and non-training plans of action, and design and develop appropriate plans of action in response to human performance problems.
This course provides a foundation in process consultation. Process refers to how groups interact and how people get along.
* *TRDEV 565 is an approved substitution for one of the starred courses listed above. Total Credits 12
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Study of special topics relating to problems, practices, methodologies and special competency needs in industrial training.
/Maximum of 15
Professionals (Capstone Project)
/Maximum of 15 Supervised study with an administrator or researcher at a cooperating school, state governmental agency, or research institution.
/Maximum of 10 Validation of teaching and co-op coordinator competencies learned in prerequisite courses during interaction with professional staff while functioning under the supervision of a certified cooperative coordinator
/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised o an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given on a topic or special interest subject which may b offered infrequently.
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/Maximum of 6 An opportunity for graduate students to teach a college level course under the supervision of an experience professor.
/Maximum of 999 No description.
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Force Development Professionals Total Credits 9
This course examines principles and practices of Career and Technical Student Organizations to promote enhanced learning and skills development. WF ED 807 Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) (3) This course examines principles and practices of organizing, managing and advising Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to promote enhanced learning and skill development within Career and Technical Education (CTE). Emphasis is placed on the integral relationship between CTSOs and CTE, as well as advisor responsibilities. Students will learn specific procedures for establishing programs of work; incorporating local, state and national events and activities into career and technical curriculum and instruction; advisor roles and ethical imperatives; financial operations; integration of academics; public relations; and student recruitment and retention.
This course examines advanced assessment techniques associated with learning in an integrated competency-based Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This course examines advanced assessment techniques as well as recording and reporting procedures to promote enhanced learning and skill development within Career and Technical Education (CTE). Emphasis is placed on the integral relationship between competency-based learning and CTE, as well as instructor responsibilities. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop the competencies needed to facilitate their implementation and management of a classroom- and laboratory-based assessment program.
Global Talent Development (GTD) is the systematic process of developing employees to be in the right place at the right time to do the right things to achieve the right results in ways that align with business strategy, organizational values, and organizational ethics. The Global Talent Development Leader is the person in the organization who facilitates this process. Part of a larger talent management effort, GTD emphasizes
The Whole System Change Approach is a change model for transforming any business into a thriving organization by aligning internal systems with external forces and engaging every person in an organization. This course provides the background and theory for building a Whole System Change Approach that is sustainable and strategic. The approach is intended to alter the relationship between an organization and its environment, and to affect outcomes at the organization level, including revenue, profitability, and culture. WFED 870 (Whole System Change) is designed to familiarize students with the Whole System Change Approach, including models, concepts, techniques for designing large- scale changes, implementing, and evaluating results of the whole system change intervention in organizations.
The purpose of this course is to explore current policy and practices in contemporary organizations. This course is designed to familiarize students with recent trends, practices, theories, research, and cases. This knowledge will prepare students to become competitive OD/HRD professionals.
This course familiarizes students with self as an instrument of change and sensitizes individuals to their role in group dynamics.
This course provides students with necessary skills to facilitate small groups and teams. WF ED 880 Facilitating Groups and Teams (3) This course acquaints students with the role of facilitator and provides a comprehensive introduction to facilitation. Small group facilitators focus on group process and help groups work collectively to accomplish common goals. The course will build student skills in facilitation, acquaint students with the competencies of facilitation, review the role of facilitation in small group situations, and explore current research s and practice in small group/team facilitation. The course examines e theoretical and practical perspectives of facilitation and provides opportunities to practice facilitation techniques and build facilitation skills.
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This course focuses on organization change and development interventions, where an intervention means a change effort.
Total Credits 12
Appreciative inquiry has been called the next generation of organization development. Appreciative inquiry is a strength-based approach to change methodology, as well as a paradigm of thought, a worldview, and a way of being in the world. For these reasons, appreciative inquiry coaching is a timely and important topic. The knowledge and skills related to appreciative inquiry coaching gained during this course will prepare students to become well-rounded OD/HRD professionals.
Students will work in teams to carry out an OD intervention in a field setting.
This course provides an in-depth look of appreciative leadership. Students will learn the story of appreciative leadership through assigned readings, discussions, and videos, as well as assignments that allow them to analyze and practice appreciative learning. They will also have the opportunity to practice applying class concepts to actual workplace situations and to develop their own leadership styles
/Maximum of 18 Supervised, professionally oriented, off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
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