The Human Resource concentration is designed to prepare people for the human resource (HR) field, to enhance the skills of those working in general management, and to provide professional development for those already in HR. The courses cover the key skill areas of human resource and its application to the dynamics of today's and future organizations and the importance of HR as a strategic partner within an organization. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Concentration Requirements:

Requirement	Credits
Introduction to Management	3 credits
Financial Accounting	3 credits
Organizational Communication	3 credits
Organizational Behavior	3 credits
Leadership	3 credits
Workplace Issues/Diversity	3 credits
Human Resource Management	3 credits
Performance, Compensation, and benefits	3 credits
Managing People in a Global Economy	3 credits
Employment Law	3 credits
Union and Labor Relations	3 credits
Capstone - HRM 499 (Culminating course in concentration)	3 credits
TOTAL	36

Note: Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Human Resource will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of employee and labor relations;
2. apply employment law;
3. explain and develop compensation, benefits, and reward packages;
4. explain the role of human resources within an organization;
5. develop hiring and performance appraisal processes;
6. articulate human resources outcomes as they relate to the bottom line; and
7. understand human resource functions within a global society.

Concentration Plan of Study Forms

The concentration plan of study (CPS) is the tool you will use to plan your degree completion program. The CPS form offers information on how subject requirements can be met. You may download the form below as a Microsoft Word document (form will open in a new window). To request a course subsitution in a CPS, use the Request for Substitution Form. Additional information on the concentration is also available in the Official Catalog.

• Human Resource CPS Form

Please Note: for prospective students this form should simply serve as a guide. Once you have matriculated (enrolled), you will receive personalized degree planning advice from your Academic Counselor.