The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources was designed in collaboration with area human resource executives, and is continually updated to meet the changing needs of today’s workplace. The BS program in Human Resources will enable students to develop the technical, conceptual and human relations skills necessary to enter careers in human resources, management, or training and development. Students will develop skill and proficiency in all areas of human resources such as employee recruitment and selection, performance management, training and career development, occupational health and safety, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, legal issues, and information systems. Students will also become aware of and develop an appreciation for the issues surrounding increased globalization. The program is designed to meet the recommendations outlined by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and graduates will be eligible to sit for the PHR certification exam.
OLS |
25200 |
Human Relations in Organizations |
OLS |
33100 |
Occupational Safety and Health |
OLS |
37200 |
Staffing and Performance Appraisal |
OLS |
37500 |
Training Methods |
OLS |
37600 |
Human Resources Issues |
OLS |
37800 |
Labor Relations |
OLS |
37900 |
Compensation and Benefits |
OLS |
47100 |
Human Resources Information Systems |
OLS |
49400 |
Organizational Policy and Strategy (capstone) |
OLS Elective
OLS |
44100 |
Leading Ethically |
OLS |
36800 |
Employment Law or |
GBG |
26000 |
Business Law |
IET |
10400 |
Industrial Organization |
IET |
35200 |
Operations Management |
IET |
36400 |
Total Quality Control or |
OLS |
48400 |
Leadership for Quality |
GBG |
12700 |
Introduction to Business |
MGMT |
20000 |
Introductory Accounting |
ECON |
25100 |
Microeconomics |
C&IT Electives (6 credits)
ENGL |
10100 |
English Composition I |
ENGL |
10200 |
English Composition II |
ENGL |
42000 |
Business Writing |
COM |
11400 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
COM Elective |
(any 30000- or 40000-level elective) |
OLS |
47700 |
Conflict Management |
Foreign Language Elective
Foreign Language Elective
MA |
15300 |
Algebra and Trigonometry I |
STAT |
30100 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
Science (6 credits)
SOC |
10000 |
Introduction to Sociology |
PSY |
12000 |
Elementary Psychology |
Additional Electives - 9 credits
Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this degree.
Working individuals and those contemplating a career in human resources who wish to explore the field before committing to a degree program can “test the water” by entering the certificate program. Designed to accommodate part-time and evening students, the curriculum consists of nine courses.
This option allows for progression from certificate to Associate of Science degree and on, if the student wishes, to the Bachelor of Science degree.
The credits accumulate, so the student who earns the bachelor’s degree will have completed requirements for all three programs.
3 |
ENGL |
10100 |
English Composition I |
3 |
OLS |
25200 |
Human Relations in Organizations |
3 |
OLS |
27400 |
Applied Leadership |
3 |
COM |
11400 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
OLS |
37200 |
Staffing and Performance Appraisal |
3 |
OLS |
37800 |
Labor/Management Relations |
3 |
OLS |
37600 |
Human Resource Issues |
3 |
ENGL |
10200 |
English Composition II |
3 |
OLS |
xxxxx |
Elective |
Total credits required for certificate: 27
A minimum of 15 credits must be taken at Purdue University North Central. All certificate track students must meet admission requirements of the College of Business and be admitted to the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program. This certificate plan of study is an entry-level, pre-associate degree program.
A 2.0 GPA is required to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in OLS.