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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Resources, B.A.


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The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources allows students to develop advanced management and human relationship skills needed for obtaining successful careers in managing human capital. Jobs in human resources require skills in leadership, training and development, and organizational management. The program will prepare students with a liberal arts core that develops critical thinking and communication skills and helps specialize the students’ abilities in talent development, management, and employee advocacy. Avila’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources is aligned with the competencies outlined by the Society for HR Management (SHRM).

Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours


Please review the Core Curriculum  page for course options.

Required Core Courses


Students in the Human Resources degree must take the following liberal arts core requirement regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:

Liberal Arts, Social Science

Electives (minimum of 22 credit hours)


Technology Requirement


Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of CS 210  within the major.

Program Requirements


Fulfill all the requirements for a degree as stated in this catalog. Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the major.

Outcomes


In addition to the university-wide outcomes, all graduates from the School of Innovation will demonstrate the following outcomes:

Outcome 1.

Develop and analyze innovative solutions for problems using critical and creative reasoning. (BU 321 , BU 322 , EC 202 /EC 203 , EC 240 )

Outcome 2.

Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate in professional settings using effective interpersonal, teamwork, cultural, presentational, and writing skills. (CO 212 , CO 213 , CO 312 , CO 321 )

Outcome 3.

Demonstrate an understanding of ethical frameworks and theories and how to apply them in professional situations. (BU 305 CO 212 , CO 321 )

Outcome 4.

Demonstrate the ability to use technology in managing organizations. (CO 213 , EC 240 )

Human Resources Outcomes


Graduates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources will be able to:

Outcome 1.

Identify the various ways of structuring compensation for employees. (HR 421 )

Outcome 2.

Understand the types of benefit packages, what they are designed to do and how they affect organizational processes. (HR 421 )

Outcome 3.

Understand principles of staffing design and the role of training and development. (HR 335 , HR 479 )

Outcome 4.

Recognize the impact of labor relations and employment law and how it is applied. (HR 346 )

Outcome 5.

Explain international Human Resources functions. (HR 499 )

Outcome 6.

Conduct performance reviews. (HR 335 )

Outcome 7.

Write a Human Resources plan and understand the role of Human Resources in organizational structure. (HR 499 )

Assessment


Summative outcomes for the Human Resources major in the School of Innovation are assessed through a written strategic human resources plan and an oral presentation of that plan to outside professionals in the capstone course. (HR 499 ) In addition to the two Human Resources outcomes, the four School of Innovation outcomes are assessed through the Human Resources plan as well. The Summative assessment occurs yearly. Formative outcomes are assessed in individual courses as students move through the program. Each year data is gathered for two of the seven outcomes. After four years, faculty review both formative and summative data results for all Human Resources outcomes at once.

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