Human Resource Management / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 51

This degree program is offered in both the traditional and accelerated format. The degree requirements are the same in both formats. The degree requirements are listed below. For accelerated program information, refer to the School of Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education section in this catalog.

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-HRMG-3

I. Core Courses (42)

PSYC-10000General Psychology

3

PSYC-30300Statistics for the Social Sciences

3

PSYC-31500Research Methods 1

3

PSYC-36500Industrial and Organizational Psychology

3

PSYC-36600Organizational Training

3

PSYC-36800Organizational Staffing

3

PSYC-36900HRM Precertification Seminar

3

PSYC-49400Internship in Human Resource Management

3

BSAD-20000Principles of Management

3

BSAD-24000International Management

3

BSAD-25000Business Law 1

3

BSAD-30000Business Communication in the Digital Age

3

BSAD-36000Human Resource Management

3

BSAN-20000Accounting and Business Information Systems

3

Please note: The HRM Precertification Seminar includes an additional $500+ fee for course materials instead of a textbook.  The Internship class does not require a textbook,

II. HRM-Related Electives: (9)

Students are encouraged to choose one of the two tracks below in order to meet the requirement for HRM-related electives.  However, they are not required to choose a track.  They may choose from any of the courses below to fulfill the elective requirement.

 

Track 1: Industrial/Organizational Psychology/Organizational Development Track

This track is specifically designed for students wishing to expand their knowledge/skills in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Organizational Development, and be able to apply that knowledge/skills in an HR setting.  It is also designed for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in one of those areas or in a related field.

PSYC-276XXWorkshop in Psychology

1

PSYC-277XXWorkshop in Organizational Psychology

1

PSYC-36000Social Psychology

3

PSYC-36700Organizational Motivation

3

PSYC-37300Organizational Leadership

3

Please note: Three workshops can replace only one 3-credit elective.

Track 2: Business Administrative Track

This track is specifically designed for students wishing to expand their knowledge/skills in Business Administration, and be able to apply that knowledge/skills more broadly in an organization.  It is also ideal for students who are considering pursuing an MBA degree.
ECON-20000Basic Macroeconomics

3

ECON-20100Basic Microeconomics

3

ACCT-12000Principles of Accounting 1

3

Please note: Three workshops can replace only one 3-credit elective.