Human Relations Administration (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

As a result of the bachelor of science in human relations administration, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of key terms, theories and concepts used within the field of human resources and employee relations.
Articulate the role of human resources in relation to organizational success/change and effective development of human capital.
Problem-solve challenges faced in HR and business settings including ethical dilemmas, conflict, and employee/team performance concerns.
Examine the needs/challenges of, appreciate the benefits of and advocate for a diverse workforce and workplace culture (with an emphasis on equity and inclusion).
Demonstrate knowledge of practical application of training and employee development (and related assessment) across multiple mediums.
Identify and employ best practices in HR related to strategy, policy, employee development.
Display competent interpersonal, decisional and communication skills across diverse contexts and relationships
Examine stages of human development, basic helping skills and the dynamics of workplace relationships to support employees and teams.
Develop career-readiness skills (through experiential learning opportunities and coursework) such as leadership, professionalism, critical thinking and teamwork.

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

Major Requirements:

Some University requirements may be met by your major requirements. See your advisor for a planning guide. The HDFS 449 Internship course will require an overall grade point average of 2.5 and a major grade point average of 2.75. Students who cannot successfully complete the major core courses after a second attempt will not be permitted to remain in the major, as it is not likely they will succeed in the program. Students can appeal this requirement. HDFS 475 may be taken twice (once for Business Electives and once for Restricted Electives) if the topics vary.

Additional Breadth Requirements:

BUAD 309 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3 (minimum grade C-)
COMM 230 - Communication and Interpersonal Behavior Credit(s): 3
PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
Math, Natural Science, Technology (3 credits)
Additional Mathematics, Natural Science, & Technology elective with a lab (four credits)

One of the following:

Additional Mathematics, Natural Science, & Technology elective (three credits).
MATH 114 or higher.

Core:

Minimum grade of C-.

HDFS 201 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3
HDFS 202 - Diversity and Families Credit(s): 3 (Multicultural)
HDFS 316 - Employee and Organization Development Credit(s): 3
HDFS 333 - Development of Human Relationships Credit(s): 3
HDFS 334 - Experiential Education Credit(s): 3 (DLE)
HDFS 339 - Adult Development and Aging Credit(s): 3
HDFS 428 - Diversity and Inclusion in Human Relations Credit(s): 3

Restricted Electives:

Complete at least 21 credits from the following list. Students cannot do both HDFS 449 and HDFS 364 without permission from the Undergraduate Coordinator.

AFRA 350 - Race and Work in the United States Credit(s): 3
ANTH 312 - Asian Women in the Globalized Workplace Credit(s): 3
COMM 301 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods Credit(s): 3
or
HDFS 328 - Introduction to the Research Process Credit(s): 3
COMM 442 - Topics in Organizational Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 456 - Communication in Organizations Credit(s): 3
ENTR 150 - Business Basics for Entrepreneurs Credit(s): 4
EDUC 411 - Introduction to Educational Technology Credit(s): 3
EDUC 456 - eLearning Credit(s): 3
HDFS 364 - Field Experiences in Administration Credit(s): 1-9
HDFS 347 - Program Development and Evaluation Credit(s): 3
HDFS 449 - Internship Credit(s): 3-10
HDFS 465 - Internship Seminar Credit(s): 1-3
HDFS 475 - Topics in Human Development and Family Studies Credit(s): 1-3
HDFS 490 - Community Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
LEAD 404 - Leadership in Organizations Credit(s): 3
UAPP 461 - Conflict Resolution Collab Prob Solving Credit(s): 3
WOMS 206 - Women and Work Credit(s): 3

Required Additional Program of Study:

Students are required to complete one of the following programs, or alternative option with advisor approval:

Program options:

Organizational and Community Leadership Minor
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.

Human Relations Administration (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

Four Year Plan

University Requirements:

Major Requirements:

Additional Breadth Requirements:

One of the following:

Core:

One of the following:

Two of the following:

Three of the following:

Restricted Electives:

Required Additional Program of Study:

Program options:

Electives:

Credits to Total a Minimum of 120

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year