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-10000	General Psychology	3
PSYC-30300	Statistics for the Social Sciences	3
PSYC-31500	Research Methods 1	3
PSYC-36500	Industrial and Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC-36600	Organizational Training	3
PSYC-36800	Organizational Staffing	3
PSYC-36900	HRM Precertification Seminar	3
PSYC-49400	Internship in Human Resource Management	3
BSAD-20000	Principles of Management	3
BSAD-24000	International Management	3
BSAD-25000	Business Law 1	3
BSAD-30000	Business Communication in the Digital Age	3
BSAD-36000	Human Resource Management	3
BSAN-20000	Accounting 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-276XX	Workshop in Psychology	1
PSYC-277XX	Workshop in Organizational Psychology	1
PSYC-36000	Social Psychology	3
PSYC-36700	Organizational Motivation	3
PSYC-37300	Organizational 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-20000	Basic Macroeconomics	3
ECON-20100	Basic Microeconomics	3
ACCT-12000	Principles of Accounting 1	3

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