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May 01, 2026
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May 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources
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**Students enrolled prior to May 4, 2026, click here for the BS in Human Resources Program Outline.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resources program prepares students to become strategic HR professionals equipped to lead in a dynamic, technology-driven workplace. Through a comprehensive curriculum that blends foundational HR principles with emerging technologies, students will explore people operations/management, organizational behavior, employment law, and data-informed decision-making. A distinctive feature of the program is its integration of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling students to understand and apply AI tools in areas such as recruitment, performance analytics, and workforce planning. Graduates will be prepared to apply ethical judgment, cultural awareness, and technological fluency to lead strategic HR initiatives in diverse organizational environments.
Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Manage labor and employee relations by applying conflict resolution strategies, collective bargaining principles, and relevant employment laws.
- Design effective recruiting and workforce planning strategies that align with organizational goals and respond to evolving labor market trends.
- Develop talent through performance management, training programs, and career development initiatives that foster employee growth and retention.
- Interpret HR metrics and analytics, including AI-powered insights, to support data-informed decision-making and people management.
- Evaluate organizational behavior, culture, and change management practices to lead transformation and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Design strategies that support employee lifecycle and experience by integrating onboarding, engagement, and offboarding processes that enhance a positive workplace culture.
Program Content
A minimum of 120.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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Required Courses
All courses, 66.00 semester credit hours, are required. Open Elective Courses
A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours is required. Eligible students can take approved dual credit graduate level courses to complete a portion of the open electives requirement. Dual Credit Courses
Eligible students can replace up to 12.00 semester credit hours of the core program requirements with approved dual credit graduate level coursework. A total of 12.00 graduate semester credit hours can be taken throughout the student’s program. | Graduate Program | Applicable Dual Credit Courses | | Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management Master of Business Administration in Project Management | BU 520 Integrated Economics and Decision-Making BU 525 Strategic Human Capital BU 531 Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success BU 631 Project Management for Business Leaders | | Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics | Choose 4: BU 520 Integrated Economics and Decision-Making BU 525 Strategic Human Capital BU 531 Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success BU 631 Project Management for Business Leaders BU 683 Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders | | Master of Science in Business Analytics | BU 683 Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders | Required Capstone or Internship
4.00 semester credit hours are required. Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements. - EN 104 English Composition I, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 111 Information Literacy, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 116 Speech, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 304 English Composition II, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 140 Cultural Diversity, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 240 Introduction to Humanities, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- MA 109 College Algebra, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- MA 320 Statistics, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- SC 270 Environmental Literacy, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- PS 101 Psychology, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- SS 350 Social Issues and Technology, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required. Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
| Distribution of Contact Hours by Course | | Course | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Internship Hours | Total Contact Hours | Credits | | AC 231 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 236 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 106 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 217 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 231 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 242 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 245 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 321 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 331 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 345 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 351 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 380 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 423 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 427 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 490 (or BU 494*) | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60.00 | 4.00 | | EC 101 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 310 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 321 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 400 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 420 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 430 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 431 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 440 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | PD 121 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 | 1.00 | | PD 202 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 | 1.00 | | Electives | 180.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 | | Gen Ed - Communications | 180.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 | | Gen Ed – Humanities | 135.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 135.00 | 9.00 | | Gen Ed – Mathematics | 90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 6.00 | | Gen Ed - Science | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | Gen Ed – Social and Behavioral Sciences | 90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 6.00 | | Totals | 1800.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1800.00 | 120.00 | | *Totals with Internship BU 494 Internship: 0/0/180/180 | 1740.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 1920.00 | 120.00 | |
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