Human Resources Administration and Development

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Resources Administration and Development is designed to offer adult students in the Regional Academic Centers a career path in human resources in such workplaces as government, non-profit agencies, corporate organizations, health care facilities, and adult educational institutions. The major will ground student learning with an understanding of human behavior, particularly as related to work, and will provide them with exposure to the skills and competencies necessary to carry out essential human resources functions that can benefit both individuals and organizations.

The structure of the major combines a broad liberal arts foundation, a comprehensive set of human resources core courses, and the choice of a specialization in either Administration or Training and Development. The foundation in psychology, sociology, communication, and critical thinking will assist students in applying research in the field to diverse populations and settings. The coursework is designed to meet the competencies deemed crucial for effectiveness in the field.

Areas of Focus

·         Human behavior and performance

·         Interpersonal skills and communication

·         Human resource functions

·         Training and development

·         Program design and assessment

·         Diversity and global perspective

·         Organization development and change

Two Specialization Tracks

·         The Administration track includes on workplace law, employee compensation and benefits, budgeting, ethics and technology management components.

·         The Training and Development track includes adult learning, curriculum design, materials development, instructional delivery, electronic instruction and web design components.

Program Coordinator

           Dr. Laurie Lankin, B.J., University of Missouri; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
           (678) 547-6381

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT

B.A.S. Degree

128 Semester Hours

Requirements

Prerequisites*

            PSYC 111.              Introductory Psychology

            SOCI 111.               Introduction to Sociology

            MATH 220.              Applied Statistical Methods

Students must have completed LBST 175/180, COMM 171 and INSY 102 with a “C” or better to enter the program. All courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade and must be passed with a “C” or better.

General Education Requirements...............................................................................................42 hours

Core in Major........................................................................................................................... 30 hours

COMM 350.             Organizational Communication

            COMM 370.             Intercultural Communication

               or

            HSRV 401.              Multicultural Issues and Professional Practice

               or

            ORGL 465.              Leadership Practices in the Global Workplace

            HRAD 250.              Introduction to Training and Development

            HRAD 305.              Assessment and Evaluation

            HRAD 495.              Capstone Experience

            HSRV 230.              Introduction to Interpersonal Relations

            ORGL 320.              Leadership and Human Behavior in Organizations

ORGL 340.              Human Resource Issues

            ORGL 470.              Leadership, Organization Development, and Change

            PSYC/SOCI 333.     Social Psychology

Specialization Tracks...............................................................................................................15 hours

A.    Administration Track

ORGL 330.              Budgeting for Nonfinancial Leaders

            HRAD 315.              Employee Compensation and Benefits

            HRAD 315.              Workplace Law and Relations

            HRAD 470.              Ethics in Human Resources Administration

            INSY 301.               Issues in Technology Management

            B.  Training and Development Track

            HRAD 350.              Principles of Adult Learning and Development

            HRAD 365.              Curriculum Design and Materials Development

            HRAD 375.              Instructional Design and Delivery Strategies I. Organizing Training

            HRAD 425.              Instructional Design and Delivery Strategies II. E-learning

            INSY 211.               Introduction to Multimedia and Web Design Tools

Electives...............................................................................................................................41 hours

TOTAL....................................................................................................................128 semester hours

Admissions Contacts:
Atlanta and Macon Programs        Amanda Bentley, (678) 547-6554
Henry County Programs               Stephen Jenkins, (678) 547-6436 
Douglas County Programs            Tammy Collins, (678) 547-6493