Human Resource Development Major, BS

Human Resource Development Overview

The demand for skilled human resource specialists continues to grow as our culture evolves from a manufacturing to a service-oriented society. Companies of all sizes are shifting from traditional personnel management to more supportive, informative, humanistic approaches in the management of their human resources. Professionals in the field are charged with nurturing flexibility, creative and adaptability to change in their personnel. This major studies psychology, human behavior, the structure of organizations, policy, training and development, and compensation. HRD majors are also encouraged to develop an understanding of the increasingly multicultural workforce and an appreciation of the intercultural knowledge necessary for success in the global arena.

Requirements

The BS in Human Resource Development requires 32 course units (128 semester credits). Students may transfer up to 16 units toward degree completion.

The Major

The following eight courses are required for the major:

• HRD 1240 - Human Resource Management  
• COMM 2020 - Organizational Behavior  
• COMM 1210 - Effective Speaking and Presenting  
• COMM 2360 - Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management  
• LEAD 1010 - Leadership and Decision-Making  
• HRD 1510 - Labor Relations In Workplace  
• Two additional major courses selected in consultation with your academic advisor.

Please note: any course substitutions must be approved by your academic advisor.

Capstone Course

The Capstone project is the culminating experience for bachelor of science degree programs.  The final deliverable is a demonstration of the student’s professional competencies and evidence of a foundation of theoretical knowledge applied to “real-world” issues. SPS offers students various options for completing their capstone requirement.  Each option involves practicing their skills in collaboration, analysis, problem solving, research, writing and professional presentations.  Students work with their advisor to determine the Capstone option that works best for their professional and academic development.

Distribution Requirements

Students are required to take 11 course units to meet the liberal arts distribution requirement for a bachelor of science or a bachelor of general studies degree. This requirement is designed to give students perspectives on human affairs that are essential to be contributing citizens of the world.  Please note that required major courses may also satisfy a Distribution Requirement; consult with your academic advisor if you have questions.  The 11 units must be distributed as follows:

• English/Verbal Expression- two units - ENG 1000 - Introduction to Composition  & ENG 1150 - Intermediate Composition  
• Humanities - three units, distributed among at least two disciplines. One unit must be met a course on ethics.  Course subject prefixes that satisfy this category include: ASL, ART, ARTH, ARTS, ENG (not ENG 1000 or ENG 1150), FILM, GERM, HEBR, JAPN, MUSC, PHIL, and TA.  Students may also take COMM 1210 Effective Speaking and Presenting.
• Science/Mathematics - two units. One in math; one in science.
• Social Sciences - three units, distributed among at least two disciplines.  Course subject prefixes that satisfy this category include: CJ, COMM, ECON, GOVT, HIST, LEAD, PSYC, and SOC.
• Technology - one unit.  Course subject prefix that satisfies this category: CSEC

Distribution Requirement Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze a variety of professional rhetorical situations and produce appropriate texts in response.
• Formulate appropriate and ethical communication choices in presentations based on audience and situation.
• Articulate the different sides of ethical issues and defend their own views in discussion and in writing.
• Analyze human experience by examining similarities and differences in a global or international context.
• Apply appropriate mathematical, statistical, or computational strategies to solve problems.
• Discuss the role of science in society and its ethical conduct.
• Recognize how social, political, historical, and economic institutions shape societal and individual behavior.

Electives

Electives may be selected from the entire spectrum of courses. Please consult your academic advisor with questions.