Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development (BA)

This major provides the student with the opportunity to study the primary functions of human resource management with a strong emphasis on the development of human potential in organizations in both the private and public sectors. It is a program which provides the student with a foundation built on the psycho-social model of effective human behavior.

Program Goals and Objectives

Goal 1:  Students should acquire knowledge in the following areas in order to perform effectively as HRD professionals:

  • Objective 1.1  Describe the human life cycle in the context of career development.  
  • Objective 1.2  Discuss how adults learn.
  • Objective 1.3  Describe the personal, familial, and social meanings of work.
  • Objective 1.4  Describe the principles of diversity.
  • Objective 1.5  Describe the principles of group behavior, including the role of teams  in the workplace and principles of fostering teamwork.  
  • Objective 1.6  Describe the principles of effective interpersonal communication.
  • Objective 1.7  Describe how the HRD function fits into organizations.
  • Objective 1.8  Describe methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Objective 1.9  Describe principles of organizational development and change.

Goal 2:  Students will be able to apply training and development methods to improve individual and organizational effectiveness by:

  • Objective 2.1  Conducting effective training programs using a variety of methods
  • Objective 2.2  Assessing the need for training and career/organizational development
  • Objective 2.3  Designing training and development programs that meet identified needs
  • Objective 2.4  Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, using computer systems and other tools.  

BA Human Resource Development Degree Requirements

BA Human Resource Development GenEd Plan