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Twin Cities Campus
Human Resource Development B.S.
Work and Human Resource Education
College of Education and Human Development
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2008.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 40.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science.
The B.S. in human resource development prepares students for positions in training, career development, organization development, employee assistance, and workplace learning and development.
Undergraduate students prepare for entry-level employment in human resource development. Typical careers in the field include instructional designer, technical trainer, training coordinator, organization development specialist, performance consultant, training facilitator, or learning and development specialist.
Undergraduates can also develop a foundation for advanced study and the degrees (M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., or Ed.D.) that are typically required for advancement in the field.
All students select a programmatic or thematic supporting program. Although there are few restrictions on the choice of supporting program, students usually choose to focus on the fields of human resources and industrial relations, psychology, adult education, management, or communication studies.
The program core requires students to develop a baseline understanding of training and development, organization development, and adult education. Students who complete the B.S. degree in human resource development also earn a certificate in human resource development. For more information on the certificate, see the certificates section.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 60 credits before admission to the program.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.5 for students already admitted to the degree-granting college.
2.5 for students transferring from another University of Minnesota college.
2.5 for students transferring from outside the University.
Admission requirements include 60 credits, completed or in progress.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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A minimum 2.00 GPA with no grade lower than C- is required for major courses with the following designators: ADED, BIE, HRD, and WHRE. A minimum grade of C- is also required for general psychology. Foundation Courses
All students must have basic competence in computer applications. Students lacking such competence at the time of admission must take BIE 5011. Students with basic competence must take one advanced course, chosen in consultation with the department adviser.
WHRE 3011W - Introduction to Technology and Public Ethics, C/PE, WI (3.0 cr)
BIE 5011 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3.0 cr)
or an advanced computer course, chosen in consultation with an adviser.
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3.0 cr)
ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics, IP, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or ECON 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics, IP, SSCI (4.0 cr)
PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
MATH 1001 - Excursions in Mathematics, MATH (3.0 cr)
or MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability, MATH (3.0 cr)
or STAT 1001 - Introduction to the Ideas of Statistics, MATH (4.0 cr)
or one higher level math course
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing, WI (4.0 cr)
or one advanced composition course approved by an adviser.
Major Courses
HRD 3001 - Introduction to Human Resource Development (3.0 cr)
HRD 3196 - Profession and Practice of Human Resource Development (2.0 cr)
HRD 3201 - Introduction to Training and Development (3.0 cr)
HRD 3301 - Introduction to Organization Development (3.0 cr)
HRD 5196 - Internship: Human Resource Development (1.0-10.0 cr)
ADED 3101 - Introduction to Strategies for Teaching Adults (3.0 cr)
Take 5 or more credit(s) from the following:
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WHRE 5121 - Principles of Supervisory Management (3.0 cr)
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WHRE 5201 - Family and Work Relationships (3.0 cr)
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HRD 3xxx
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HRD 5xxx
HRD Options
Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.
Programmatic
Students select 13 credits, all of which have a common course designator. Frequently selected programs include human resources/industrial relations (HRIR), speech communication (COMM), management (MGMT), adult education (ADED), and business and industry education (BIE). Choices are not limited to these designators.
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Thematic
Students select 13 credits that support a common theme, regardless of course designator. Sample themes include ethical perspectives, international education, work and family, and conflict management. Courses must be selected in consultation with the department adviser.
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. For any course required in a degree program, UHP students must register for the honors version if one is offered. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
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