Workforce Education and Development Minor (WFEN)

This minor will prepare graduates for positions in business, non-profits, and post-secondary education working with adults in a training and development role. This minor aligns well with majors in business, psychology, and communication as well as those with technical degrees that will be teaching community college or training adults.

Program requirements

Candidates for the minor in Workforce Education and Development must complete the following program of 15 hours.

1. Required Courses (12 hours)

WFED 3050 - Career and Employability Skills Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5120 - Principles of Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 4010 - Adult Teaching and Learning Strategies Credits: 3 hours
OR
WFED 5130 - Teaching Methods in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 4030 - Training Systems in Organizations Credits: 3 hours
OR
WFED 5420 - Curriculum Development in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours

2. Elective Courses (choose 3 hours)

WFED 4020 - Career Assessment and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5010 - Topics in International Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5100 - Special Populations in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5121 - Career Exploration in Workforce Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5430 - Work-site Based Education Programs Credits: 3 hours