Bachelor of Science in Human Resources (Credit Hour)
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resources program is to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for successful careers in human resource management.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Strategic Human Resources: Create people strategies that support organizational mission and goals.
- Human Resource Technology and Analytics: Utilize data and technology to make informed HR decisions.
- Workforce Planning: Develop programs for attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent while applying ethical principles and legal standards.
- Employee Experience: Create people and organizational development initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and promote inclusion and equity.
- Rewards Management: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices related to employee compensation and benefits.
Degree Requirements
The bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 credits, including major coursework, General Education, and electives.
Students complete 45 credits of major coursework. Of these, three credits also fulfill General Education requirements. As a result, the remaining standalone General Education requirement is 39 credits.
The final 36 credits are completed through free electives, allowing students the flexibility to tailor their academic experience.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements* | ||
| *3 of these credits also satisfy General Education requirements: BUSU 410 (Oral Communication) | ||
| Core requirements | ||
| BUSU 410 | Organizational Communication * | 3 |
| HRCU 350 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| HRCU 351 | Workforce Planning and Employment | 3 |
| HRCU 352 | Labor Relations | 3 |
| HRCU 353 | Performance Improvement | 3 |
| HRCU 406 | Legal Issues in Human Resources | 3 |
| HRCU 415 | Becoming an HR Strategist | 3 |
| HRCU 430 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| HRCU 445 | Human Resource Studies | 3 |
| OLCU 380 | Research and Analytical Thinking | 3 |
| OLCU 425 | Leadership in Diverse and Multicultural Organizations | 3 |
| Core Requirements Subtotal | 33 | |
| Major Elective Requirements | ||
| Students in this program select major electives from the following areas of study: Business Administration (BUSU), Communications (COMU), Computer Science (CSCU), Healthcare Administration (HAUU), Human Resource Management (HRCU), Legal Studies (LEST), Management (MGTU), Organizational Leadership (OLCU), and Psychology (PSYU). | ||
| Major Elective Requirements Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Major Credits | 45 | |