Program Texts

The following are required texts in the Executive Master of Education in Human Resource Development program at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. At Xavier's McDonald Library there are items on reserve for the HRD program that complement these texts. In addition, many career development and psychological self-assessment instruments are purchased for use in class. These texts are, of course, subject to change at any time.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.

Bellman, G. M. (2001). Getting things done when you are not in charge. (Rev. Ed.) San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

Bens, I. (2005). Facilitating with ease! Core skills for facilitators, team leaders and members, managers, consultants, and trainers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Bozarth, J. (2008). Better than bullet points: Creating engaging e-learning with PowerPoint. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Block, P. (1999). Flawless consulting (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Cummings, T. G., & Worley, C. G. (2001). Essentials of organization development and change. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College Publishing.

McCoy, C. (1998). Managing the small training staff. Washington, DC: ASTD.

Myers, I. B. (1993). Introduction to type in organizations (5th ed.). Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Reitman, A., & Williams, C. (2006). Career moves: Take charge of your training career now! Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training & Development

Robinson, D. G., & Robinson, J. C. (1989). Training for impact. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Schein, E. H. (1990). Career anchors (instrument) San Diego, CA: Pfeiffer & Jones Publishers.

Silberman, M. (2006). Active training: A handbook of techniques, designs, case examples, and tips (3rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Zikmund, W. G. (1999). Business research methods (7th ed.). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Updated 8/8/08