BA in Liberal Studies: Human Resources Management Concentration

Concentration Overview

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The concentration in Human Resources Management offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies is an 18-credit program that focuses on employee selection, training, management development, industrial relations, compensation and the dynamics of organizational behavior. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Concentration (18 credits)

MAN-331Human Resources Management

3

MAN-415Change Management

3

MAN-311Organizational Behavior

3

SOC-362Sociology of Work

3

COM-330Interpersonal Communication

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Legal Principles and Practices of Employment Law

3

B. Complete 12 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses

For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledge of business practices
  • Ability to make strategic contributions to the organization through personal credibility
  • Effective management of the human resources function, including human resources technical skills