2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Human Resources, Learning, and Performance Programs
Human Resources, Learning, and Performance Programs
Program Director: Westphal
Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Global Human Resources*
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources*
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Learning*
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development*
Degree Programs
- M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development
- M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development/Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
- M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development/Organizational Development Certificate
- M.S. Degree in Human Resources
- M.S. Degree in Human Resources with a concentration in Global Human Resources
Post Master’s Program
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Organizational Development
*Prior to the completion of a certificate program, students may make application to the M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development, M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development/Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning and Development/ Organizational Development Certificate or the M.S. Degree in Human Resources and transfer up to five graduate certificate courses.
Graduate Certificate Program in Human Resources
This program is not accepting new students for admission.
Description of the Program
The Graduate Human Resources Certificate is designed to enhance an individual’s career opportunities in a myriad of human resource management areas including: human resources administration and information systems, employment, compensation, employee benefits, employee relations, policy development, and orientation and training programs.
The sequence of courses provides an academic framework for individuals who are either planning a career in human resources or are interested in transferring to other specialty functions within a human resources organization.
The Graduate Human Resources Certificate Program consists of six courses.
Courses for graduate academic credit from this certificate program may be transferred to the M.S. in Human Resources program or the M.S. in Organizational Learning and Development Program prior to completion of the certificate. The entrance test for the M.S. Degree will be waived for those completing four courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.Required Courses (18 Semester Hours)
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions*
EHS 681 Training and Development
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits
*EHS 680 – The Human Resources Functions is a prerequisite to all Human Resources courses. Other HR courses may be taken concurrently with EHS 680.
In consultation with an advisor, individuals who can demonstrate competency in one of the above may replace the required course with the following:
EHS 665 Human Resources Information Systems OR
EHS 670 Special Topics OR
EHS 686 Contemporary Issues in Human Resources OR
EHS 687 Strategic Human Resources OR
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources
Graduate Certificate Program in Global Human Resources
This program is not accepting new students for admission.
Description of the Program
Today’s organizations are more involved in international business than ever before. This trend will continue as organizations compete in the global market to gain a competitive advantage. Thus, globalization is a critical factor affecting the management of human resources today. As more and more organizations globalize their products and processes, they will derive greater revenues from offshore operations. Human resources is expected to assume new roles and to prepare people for international assignments.
The Global Human Resources Certificate Program offers an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, competencies, and best practices required to participate in the global environment. These include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of country-specific knowledge about the economic, political, and social environments; how to address union and labor policies; legal and regulatory requirements; compensation and benefits; and many other aspects of doing business outside the U.S.
The Graduate Global Human Resources Certificate Program consists of six courses. Each course awards three (3) graduate academic credits.
Courses for graduate academic credit from this certificate program may be transferred to the M.S. in Human Resources prior to the completion of the certificate. The core courses in this certificate may also be used to complete an optional concentration in Global Human Resources as part of the Master of Science in Human Resources. The entrance test for the M.S. Degree in Human Resources will be waived for those completing four courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Required Courses (15 Semester Hours)
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits
EHS 689 Cultural Understanding in International Human Resources
EHS 690 International Politics and Labor Relations
EHS 691 The Global Economy and Global Human Resources
Elective Course (3 Semester Hours)
Select one of the following:
EHS 687 Strategic Human Resources Planning OR
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources OR
EHS 684 Employee Relations OR
With permission from the Program Director:
Graduate Elective in Government OR
Graduate Elective in Economics OR
Graduate Elective in Communications OR
Graduate Sawyer Business School Elective
Graduate Certificate Program in Organizational Learning and Development
Description of the Program
The Graduate Organizational Learning and Development Certificate is designed to enhance an individual’s career opportunities in areas related to organizational development and planning and training and development. The program focuses on key competencies and processes for both adult education and organizational learning, with the end result being enhanced organizational performance.
The Graduate Organizational Learning and Development Certificate Program consists of six courses. Each course awards three (3) graduate academic credits.
Courses for graduate academic credit from this certificate program may be transferred to the M.S. in Organizational Learning and Development Program or the M.S. in Human Resources Program prior to completion of the certificate. The entrance test for the M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning will be waived for those completing four courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Required Courses (18 Semester Hours)
EHS 650 Instructional Design
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training Methods for Adult Learners
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS ___ Adult/Organizational Learning Elective
Graduate Certificate Program in Organizational Development
Description of the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development is designed to enhance an individual’s career opportunities by providing the tools and competencies needed to lead and manage change. The courses in this program seek to enhance students competencies in collaboration, leadership development, and project management.
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development Program consists of six courses. Each course awards three (3) graduate academic credits.
Courses for graduate academic credit from this certificate program may be transferred to the M.S. in Organizational Learning and Development Program or the M.S. in Human Resources Program prior to completion of the certificate. The entrance test for the M.S. Degree in Organizational Learning or M.S. in Human Resources will be waived for those completing four courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)
EHS 672 Organizational Culture and Change
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 674 Organizational Consulting
EHS 675 Performance Management
EHS 676 Leadership and Team Development
EHS 660 HRLPP Professional Career Development Internship
OR
EHS ___ Elective with prior approval of advisor
Post Master’s Program (CAGS) in Organizational Development
Description
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Organizational Development is an advanced specialist certificate beyond the master’s degree. It is designed for leaders of change, managers, and human resources professionals or individuals wishing to pursue a career in consulting. This is an intense, individually-oriented modular program designed to meet the needs of advanced students in their field of specialization.
Organizations are in the process of constant change. In order to manage that change, we need professionals who can anticipate problems and challenges and implement long-term solutions. This degree develops those competencies needed for collaboration, leadership, team development, and project management.
The program consists of 10 courses in all: 5 intensive courses that are required (See below for list of those required courses) and 5 elective courses that the student can choose to augment their career aspirations. These OD required courses do not have to be taken in any sequence; however, it is recommended that EHS 672, Organizational Culture and Change, be taken first as it does introduce the student to the filed of Organizational Development.
Required Courses (15 Semester Hours)
EHS 672 Organizational Culture and Change
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 674 Organizational Consulting
EHS 675 Performance and Knowledge Management
EHS 676 Leadership and Team Development
Electives
The elective hours are flexible and may be determined in consultation with the faculty advisor. Electives may be selected from the Human Resources Program, the Adult and Organizational Learning Program, or the School of Management (with permission from the Dean of Graduate Programs at the School of Management).
Master’s of Science in Organizational Learning and Development
The competency-based concentration in Organizational Learning and Development provides opportunities for multiple career paths. The Program focuses on competencies related to: adult learning theory and principles; curriculum and instructional design; adult training methods; organizational learning and systems thinking; marketing of training programs; research and design; communication; performance improvement; and career development. The Organizational Learning and Development Concentration is designed for professionals in any discipline who may wish to pursue careers in a variety of corporate and adult learning settings, including business/industry training; consulting; professional associations; government; community-based programs; libraries; hospitals; and post-secondary institutions. The program may be tailored to meet individual needs and career objectives.
Description
The minimum requirement for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree is 36 semester hours or the equivalent of twelve courses. Throughout the program, degree candidates are advised to consult with a faculty advisor.
The GRE, MAT or GMAT test will be waived for those who have completed four (4) courses after matriculation from the related certificate program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Practicum/Internship
All students enrolled in the Organizational Learning and Development Program are required to pursue an internship. The student may select an internship for 3 or 6 credits. The internship applicant will prepare a professional resumé and an application to be reviewed by the Program Director by October 1 of the fall semester for spring internship placements and by February 1 of the spring semester for summer and fall internship placements. The intern can expect to be treated as a full-time exempt professional employee with a graduate degree. Compensation is optional and left to the discretion of the organization. The internship may be full- or part-time, depending on the needs of the student and/or the company providing the internship. Note: For individuals who are currently employed in a full-time capacity, the internship may be completed at the employee’s corporate worksite.
Concentration Requirements (21-24 Semester Hours)
EHS 650 Instructional Design
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training Methods for Adult Learners
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 660 HRLPP Professional Career Development Internship1 (3-6 credits)
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*
Electives (12-15 Semester Hours2)
EHS 653 Marketing Training and Education Programs
EHS 654 The Adult Learner
EHS 655 Continuing Education for the Professions
EHS 657 Advanced Instructional Design
EHS 659 Reflection and Dialogue
EHS 661 Teaching and Learning Styles
EHS 663 Human Performance Improvement
EHS 664 Communicating for Results
EHS 665 Human Resources Information Systems
EHS 666 Coaching and Mentoring
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS 712 Adult Development
EHS __ Human Resources Electives3
EHS __ Organizational Development Electives4
SOM __ Graduate Management Electives5
*Students are advised to take EHS 695 toward the conclusion of the degree program.
1 Students are advised to take the internship and EHS 695 toward the conclusion of the degree program.
2 All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor. Six (6) graduate credits directly related to the AOL program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor.
3 Courses may be selected from the Graduate Program in Human Resources. EHS 680 is a prerequisite to human resources courses.
4 In consultation with the faculty advisor, two (2) courses may be selected from the CAGS in Organizational Development.
5 Graduate-level management courses may be elected with permission from the Sawyer Business School Dean of Graduate Programs.
Master’s of Science in Organizational Learning and Development/ Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
This program is not accepting new students for admission.
This program allows students to place a primary focus on adult and organizational learning and develop strong skills in human resources administration. Completing the joint program will allow students to be more versatile in their career paths and better able to achieve their career goals. Degrees will be awarded when all degree requirements for both programs are fulfilled.
Core Requirements (3 Semester Hours)
EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*
*Students are advised to take this core course toward the completion of the degree program.
Concentration Requirements (33-36 Semester Hours)
EHS 650 Instructional Design
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training Methods for Adult Learners
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 660 HRLPP Professional Career Development Internship1
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions2
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits
Electives (9-12 Semester Hours3)
EHS 653 Marketing Training and Education Programs
EHS 654 The Adult Learner
EHS 657 Advanced Instructional Design
EHS 659 Reflection and Dialogue
EHS 661 Teaching and Learning Styles
EHS 663 Human Performance Improvement
EHS 664 Communicating for Results
EHS 666 Coaching and Mentoring
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS ___ Human Resources Elective
SOM ___ Graduate Management Elective4
1 Students are advised to take the internship toward the conclusion of the degree program.
2 EHS 680: The Human Resources Functions is a prerequisite to all Human Resources courses. Other HR courses may be taken concurrently with EHS 680.
3 All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor. Six (6) graduate credits directly related to the AOL program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor.
4 Graduate-level management courses may be elected with permission of the Sawyer Business School Dean of Graduate Programs.
Master’s of Science in Organizational Learning and Development/ Organizational Development Certificate
A Master of Science in Organizational Learning and Development focuses on key competencies in both adult education and organizational learning. The curriculum encompasses systems thinking, creative problem solving, presentation skills and adult training methods, performance improvement, needs assessment and team-based learning skills. The joint program is designed for students seeking the enhanced skills necessary to lead and manage change in organizations, anticipate problems and implement long-term solutions. Degrees will be awarded when all degree requirements for both programs are fulfilled.
Core Requirements (3 Semester Hours)
EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*
*Students are advised to take this core course toward the completion of the degree program.
Concentration Requirements (30-33 Semester Hours)
EHS 650 Instructional design
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training Methods for Adult Learners
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 660 HRLPP Professional Career Development Internship1
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS 672 Organizational Culture and Change
EHS 674 Organizational Consulting
EHS 675 Performance and Knowledge Management
EHS 676 Leadership and Team Development
Electives (12-15 Semester Hours2)
EHS 653 Marketing Training and Education Programs
EHS 654 The Adult Learner
EHS 655 Continuing Education for the Professions
EHS 657 Advanced Instructional Design
EHS 659 Reflection and Dialogue
EHS 661 Teaching and Learning Styles
EHS 663 Human Performance Improvement
EHS 664 Communicating for Results
EHS 666 Coaching and Mentoring
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS ___ Human Resources Elective3
SOM___ Graduate Management Electives4
1 Students are advised to take the internship toward the conclusion of the degree program.
2 All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor. Six (6) graduate credits directly related to the AOL/OD program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor.
3 Courses may be selected from the Graduate Program in Human Resources. EHS 680 is a prerequisite to human resources courses.
4 Graduate-level management courses may be elected with permission from the Sawyer Business School Dean of Graduate Programs.
Master’s of Science in Human Resources
This program is not accepting new students for admission.
Description
The program in Human Resources prepares students to function effectively in a variety of human resources roles (e.g., recruitment, compensation, benefits, change management, and strategic planning) in business, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit and other settings. Students develop and practice the competencies required of human resource professionals and through self-awareness and learning, have the opportunity to map out their career in the profession.
Internship
An internship is required for all students enrolled in the Human Resources master’s degree program. The student may elect an internship for 3 or 6 credits. The internship applicant will prepare a professional resumé and an application to be reviewed by the program advisor by October 1 of the fall semester for spring internship placements and by March 1 of the spring semester for fall internship placements. The intern can expect to be treated as a full-time exempt professional employee with a graduate degree. Compensation is optional and left to the discretion of the organization. The internship may be full- or part-time, depending on the needs of the student and/or the company providing the internship.Note: For individuals who are currently employed in a full-time capacity, the internship may be completed at the employee’s corporate worksite.
Concentration Requirements (24-27 Semester Hours)
EHS 660 HRLPP Professional Career Development Internship (3-6 credits)1
EHS 665 Human Resources Information Systems
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits
EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*
*Students are advised to take EHS 695 toward the conclusion of the degree program.
Electives (9-12 Semester Hours2)
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS 681 Training and Development
EHS 686 Contemporary Issues in Human Resources
EHS 687 Strategic Human Resources Planning
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources
EHS __ HRLPP Elective3
SOM __ Graduate Management Electives4
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) will be waived for those who have completed four (4) courses after matriculation from the Human Resources Certificate Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
1 Students are advised to take the internship and EHS 695 toward the conclusion of the degree program.
2 All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor. Six (6) graduate credits directly related to the HR program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor.
3 HLRPP courses may be elected with approval of the program advisor.
4 Graduate-level management courses may be elected with permission from the Sawyer Business School Dean of Graduate Programs.
Optional Concentration in Global Human Resources
Four courses in Global Human Resources may be taken as a concentration in the Master of Science in Human Resources Management program. These courses would be taken as the elective courses in the Master of Science in Human Resources.
Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)
EHS 688 Virtual Human Resources
EHS 689 Cultural Understanding in International Human Resources
EHS 690 International Politics and Labor Relations
EHS 691 The New Economy and Global Human Resources
With a concentration in Global Human Resources, you will acquire the knowledge, competencies, and best practices required to participate in the global environment. These include the acquisition of country specific knowledge about economic, political and social environments; how to address union and labor issues; legal and regulatory requirements; and other aspects of doing business outside the United States.