Human Relations, B.A./Human Resource Studies, M.A.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 141
Major Hours: 36
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 48
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 3.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 3.00
Program Code: A515/F520 Q325
Major Requirements
- Some courses required for the major may also fulfill University General Education and/or Dodge College of Arts & Sciences Requirements.
- A grade of C or better is required in each major course.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| H R 3003 | Human Relations Theory | 3 |
| H R 3013 | Introduction to Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 3033 | Writing for Human Relations Professionals | 3 |
| H R 3043 | Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| H R 3413 | Cultural Awareness in Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 4013 | Social Change Process | 3 |
| H R 4503 | Applied Research | 3 |
| H R 4513 | Service Learning | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose four Upper-Division (3000-4000-level) H R courses 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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Shared courses: 15 hours of graduate coursework may be used to meet the degree requirements of both the BA and MA.
Major Support Requirements
Students must choose one course from each of the following areas based on career interest and professional development. Substitutions are allowed only through consultation and permission from advisor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one course from each of the following areas: | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Graduate Requirements
NON-THESIS OPTION
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Relations Core (6 hours) | ||
| H R 5023 | Research in Human Relations 1 | 3 |
| H R 5093 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Human Relations 1 | 3 |
| Human Resources Core (21 hours) | ||
| H R 5143 | Human Resources for the Human Relations Professional 1 | 3 |
| H R 5803 | Total Rewards: Compensations and Benefits for HR Management Professionals for the HR Prof 1 | 3 |
| H R 5813 | Business Management and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| H R 5823 | Workforce Planning & Employment, A Component of Human Resource Management for the HR Prof 1 | 3 |
| H R 5833 | Human Resource Development 1 | 3 |
| H R 5853 | Employee and Labor Relations for HR Management Professions in Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 5863 | Human Resources for the HR Prof Fundamentals of Human Resource Information Systems | 3 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course on the topic of Diversity and Inclusion with approval of the graduate liaison and advisor | 3 | |
| Research and Application (6 hours) - Non-Thesis completion track | 6 | |
| Comprehensive Examination Track - Choose one of the following: | ||
6 hours of H R 5200 | ||
3 hours of H R 5200 AND 3 hours of graduate elective as approved by graduate liaison and advisor | ||
6 hours of graduate elective as approved by graduate liaison and advisor | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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Shared Courses: 15 hours of graduate coursework may be used to meet the degree requirements of both the BA and MA.
General Education and College Requirements
Courses for fulfillment of General Education and Dodge College of Arts & Sciences requirements must be from the approved General Education course list published in the Class Schedule or at http://www.ou.edu/gened/courses. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition (6 hours) | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language (0-13 hours in the same language) | ||
| The college requirement cannot be met by high school coursework. | ||
| Beginning Course | 0-5 | |
| Beginning Course, continued | 0-5 | |
| Intermediate Course (2000 level) 1,2 | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Mathematics list | 3 | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (7 hours, including one laboratory component) | ||
| Biological Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: BIOL, HES, MBIO, or PBIO 1 | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: AGSC, ASTR, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, GPHY, METR, or PHYS 1 | 3-4 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science (6 hours) | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course from the General Education Social Science list | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts and Humanities (18 hours) | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Artistic Forms list | 3 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course from the General Education Western Culture list (excluding HIST 1483/1493) | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education World Culture list | 3 | |
| Additional Core IV Upper-Division Arts & Humanities courses | ||
| Choose one course from Artistic Forms, Western Culture, or World Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Choose one course from Artistic Forms, Western Culture, or World Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First Year Experience (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 56 | |
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College of Arts and Sciences Requirements: college requirements are not automatically fulfilled by a previous degree.
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One course at the intermediate level or demonstrated competency at that level
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6 upper-division hours, 2 courses, at the 3000- 4000-level. Must be outside the major.
Free Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including 48 upper-division hours.
Information Concerning General Rules, Regulations and Minimum Requirements
Arts and Sciences Hours: At least 80 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BA degree. At least 55 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BS degree.
Pass/No Pass Enrollment: A maximum of 16 semester hours of free elective credit may be attempted under this option.
Individual Studies (e.g., courses titled “Independent Study”): A maximum of 12 total semester hours may be counted toward graduation, excluding Honors Reading and Honors Research.
P.E. Courses: No physical education activity courses will be counted toward the 120 semester hours of acceptable credit for graduation.
Senior Institution Hours: A minimum of 60 semester hours applied toward graduation must be earned at senior (4-year) institutions.
Residency:
- At least 15 of the final 30 hours applied toward the degree or at least 50 percent of the hours required by the institution in the major field must be satisfactorily completed at the awarding institution.
- At least 15 semester hours of upper-division major work must be completed in residence at OU.
- OU correspondence courses are not considered resident credit.
Grade Point Averages: Students must earn a minimum over all 2.00 for each of the following: Combined Retention GPA (all college grades), OU Retention GPA, GPA for all major courses, and GPA for all major courses taken at OU. Some schools and departments of the College have higher minimum grade point averages required for their students.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses that would allow students to graduate in four years. Please refer to the front of the degree checksheet for official requirements. Students must consult with Dodge College of Arts and Sciences and/or Department of Human Relations academic advisors to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the recommended plan and satisfy University, College of Arts and Sciences, and Human Relations major requirements.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Beginning Language (Core I) | 5 | |
| First Year Experience (Core V) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| Choose one of the following (Core I): 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Understanding Statistics | ||
| Statistics for Social Work | ||
| Artistic Forms (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Beginning Language continued (Core I) | 5 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective (Core III) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Language | 3 | |
| Natural Science with lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| World Culture (Core IV) 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| Western Culture Elective (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Natural Science without lab (Core II) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| H R 3003 | Human Relations Theory | 3 |
| H R 3013 | Introduction to Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 3033 | Writing for Human Relations Professionals | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| H R 3043 | Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| H R 3413 | Cultural Awareness in Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 4503 | Applied Research | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| H R 4013 | Social Change Process | 3 |
| H R 5093 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Human Relations 3 | 3 |
| H R 5023 | Research in Human Relations 3 | 3 |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| H R 4513 | Service Learning | 3 |
| H R 5143 | Human Resources for the Human Relations Professional 3 | 3 |
| H R 5823 | Workforce Planning & Employment, A Component of Human Resource Management for the HR Prof 3 | 3 |
| H R 5803 or H R 5833 | Total Rewards: Compensations and Benefits for HR Management Professionals for the HR Prof 3 or Human Resource Development | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| H R 5803 or H R 5833 | Total Rewards: Compensations and Benefits for HR Management Professionals for the HR Prof 3 or Human Resource Development | 3 |
| H R 5853 | Employee and Labor Relations for HR Management Professions in Human Relations | 3 |
| H R 5813 | Business Management and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| H R 5863 or H R 5053 | Human Resources for the HR Prof Fundamentals of Human Resource Information Systems or Diversity and Justice in Organizations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| H R 5200 | Internship In Human Relations (or 5000 level Human Resources program elective) 4 | 3 |
| H R 5200 | Internship In Human Relations (or 5000 level Human Resources program elective) 4 | 3 |
| H R 5863 or H R 5053 | Human Resources for the HR Prof Fundamentals of Human Resource Information Systems or Diversity and Justice in Organizations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 141 | |
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Any one of these courses will satisfy both the General Education Mathematics requirements as well as the major support requirement for a statistics course.
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The following courses will satisfy both the General Education Non-Western Culture (Core IV) requirement and the cultural diversity major support requirement: AFAM 2003, ANTH 1823, ANTH 2203, or ANTH 2613.
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Shared Courses: 15 hours of graduate coursework may be used to meet the degree requirements of both the BA and MA.
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A pre-approved list of elective courses can be found via your advisor, Human Relations administration, and on the Human Relations website.