Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Management

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This program offers foundational Human Resource (HR) generalist knowledge in the field of human resource management and incorporates a biblical worldview and scriptural principles into each subject area. Students will gain practical skills and insight into the essential HR functions, roles and responsibilities of an HR generalist by engaging in interactive and applied practice through relevant learning activities. This includes, among other things, best practices in training and development, workforce planning, strategy, useful metrics, templates and applicable federal laws and legal issues. The technologies and information system applications associated with the administration of HR functions are also addressed. Program goals are aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the premier HR professional association, and position students for professional certification in the industry.

Students in the bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management may apply to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) . Upon acceptance, one graduate level course included in the HR Management major core can be applied to the MBA degree.

The Human Resource Management degree requires completion of the following 120 hours:
General Education Core (42 hours)
Foundations Core (6 hours)
Major Core (30 hours)
Electives (42 hours)

General Education Requirements (42 credit hours)

Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)

INT 211A - Adult Studies Seminar I (3)

Communications (9 credit hours)

Must include two written and one oral communication. BUS 104A is required.

Written Communication

ENG 102A - English Composition (3)
BUS 104A - Essential Skills for Business Communication (3) (required)

Oral Communication

COM 110A - Oral Communication (3)

Humanities (6 credit hours)

Choose courses from 2 different disciplines. PHL 205A is required.

Creative Arts

Literature

Philosophy

PHL 205A - World Views (3) (required)

History, Behavioral and Social Science (9 credit hours)

BUS 101A is required. Must include one history (HIS prefix) course.

Business

BUS 101A - Introduction to Business (3) (required)

Economics

ECO 215A - Economics (3)

History

Political Science

POL 202A - American Political Process (3)

Psychology

Social Science

SOC 202A - Marriage and Family (3)

Biblical Studies (6 credit hours)

INT 212A - Adult Studies Seminar II (3) (required)
Choose one of the following Biblical Studies courses:
BIB 110A - Introduction to the Bible (3)
BIB 115A - How We Got the English Bible (3)
BIB 213A - Psalms (3)
BIB 223A - Spiritual Formation (3)
BIB 230A - Interpreting the Bible (3)
BIB 310A - Acts and Pauline Literature (3)
HIS 111A - Old Testament (3)
HUM 114A - New Testament (3)
THE 201A - Introduction to Theology (3)

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

MAT 250A is required.

MAT 250A - Introduction to Research and Applied Statistics (3)

Natural/Physical Science (3 credit hours)

Choose one science course.

Computer Science (3 credit hours)

Only courses completed within the past 5 years will be accepted for General Education requirement.

CIS 201A - Introduction to Computer Applications (3)

Human Resource Management Foundations Core (6 credit hours)

Major Core (30 credit hours)

Elective Requirements (42 credit hours)

Complete 42 hours of electives.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management

The faculty recommends students in the BS in Human Resource Management to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

Completion of 120 credit hours of courses, including all general education, foundations, major, and elective coursework.
A letter grade of D or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all CCU coursework.
Meet the CCU CAGS Residency requirements .
Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
No outstanding financial obligation to the University.