Program: Human Resources Development, B.S. - University of Houston (2024)

Jun 10, 2024

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [Catalog goes into effect at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.]

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Engineering - Technology Division> Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences> Human Resources Development, B.S.

The Human Resources Development program prepares graduates to:

facilitate sustainable change in diverse organizations, and
create individual and organizational transformations through talent management, training, employee learning and development, organization development, and career development.

Students gain experience with e-learning tools,instructional strategies, facilitation techniques, organizational consulting skills, and evaluation techniques. Through project-based learning, students completing the program will understand talent management processes, employee development approaches, instructional design strategies, organization development and consulting practices, and program evaluation procedures.

Human Resources Development

University Core (Texas Common Course Number)

Core Communication (6 semester hours)

Core Communications I - ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
Core Communications II - ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3

Core Mathematics (6 semester hours)

Core Mathematics - this program has specified math (see below)
Core Math/Reasoning (IDO) - this program has specified math (see below)

Core American History (6 semester hours)

HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3

Core Government/Political Science (6 semester hours)

GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Core Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 semester hours)

Core Creative Arts (3 semester hours)

Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses

Core Life & Physical Sciences (6 semester hours)

Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)

Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)

Core Writing in the Disciplines (IDO) (3 semester hours)

Core Writing in the Disciplines - this program has specified WID (see below)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science Requirement

6 semester hours MATH courses
6 semester hours Formal Science

Courses required for program that also fullfill core categories:

Mathematics and BS Special Requirements:

Core Mathematics - MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Course Math/Reasoning - see approved list
Bachelor of Science - see approved list
Bachelor of Science - TMTH 3360 - Applied Technical Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Writing in the Disciplines

Credit Hours: 3

Program Requirements:

Computer Literacy

TECH 1301 - Intro to Data Analytics Tools Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for MIS 3300, COSC 300)

Human Resources Development Major Requirements

HDCS 3300 - Org Decisions Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for MANA 3335)
HRD 3310 - Talent Management Credit Hours: 3
HRD 3340 - Principles of Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
HRD 3350 - Workforce Diversity and Globalization Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for INTB 3354 or INTB 3350)
HRD 3351 - Instructional Design for Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4301 - Global Leadership in Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4344 - Designing E-Learning Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4352 - Facilitation Strategies Credit Hours: 3
HRD 4396 - Internship in Human Resource Development Credit Hours: 3
TECH 3365 - Appl of Discrete Mthds in Tech Credit Hours: 3
TLIM 3345 - Human Resources in Technology Credit Hours: 3 (student may apply previous credit for MANA 4330)
TLIM 4342 - Quality Improvement Methods Credit Hours: 3

Professional Studies Area of Specialization or Minor:

Minor approved course work (15 credit hours)

See academic advisor for approval of a 15 hour content block that addresses your career goals.

Electives: 12 SCH Minimum

Students must have minimum 2.00 in major.

Major GPA will be calculated based on the major requirements and the professional studies area or minor.

2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in courses attempted at the University of Houston.
36 of the credit hours must be advanced (junior or senior level).
Final residency - The last 30 semester hours to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree must be taken in residence at UH.
9 advanced credit hours in department of major in residence at UH
120 credit hours required for this degree.
Limit of 66 credit hours of lower-level (1000 and 2000 level) transfer credit toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Houston.
Students may use no more than two credit hours in physical education activity courses.
Students must satisfy TSI to graduate.

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