School of Technology
Department of Construction Management & Engineering Technologies
Human Resources & Personnel - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Bachelor of Science degree
Degree Requirements
This program is designed to prepare a student for a wide range of jobs dealing with human resources. It can be tailored to the student’s specific career objective.
Note: A grade of C or better in all courses having the “OLS” designator is required to qualify for their use in OLS degrees or OLS certificates
1. Communication
(15 credits)
| COM 114 | Fund. of Speech Communication |
| COM 325 | Interviewing: Principles |
| ENGL 104 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 220 | Technical Report Writing |
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
2. Science and Mathematics
(18 credits)
| BHS 201 | Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Sciences |
| CIS 204 | Intro. to Computer-Based Systems |
| CIS 304 | Advanced Computer Utilization |
| MA 147 | Algebra and Trig for Tech. I |
| MA/SCI | Elective |
| SCI Lab | (3 credits) |
3. Humanities and Social Sciences
(9 credits)
| ECON 210 | Principles of Economics |
| PSY 120 | Elementary Psychology |
| PSY 373 | Psychology in Industry |
4. Major Requirements
(51 credits)
| IET 104 | OR IET elective |
| IET 272 | Job Evaluation |
| MGMT 200 | Introductory Accounting |
| OLS 252 | Human Relations in Organizations |
| OLS 303 | Substance Abuse in the Workplace |
| OLS 331 | Occupational Safety and Health |
| OLS 350 | Applied Creativity for Business and Industry |
| OLS 374 | Supervision Management |
| OLS 375 | Training Methods |
| OLS 376 | Human Resource Issues |
| OLS 378 | Labor/Management Relations |
| OLS 454 | Gender and Diversity in Management |
| OLS 468 | Personnel Law |
| OLS 474 | Conference Leadership |
| OLS 477 | Conflict Management |
| OLS 479 | Staffing Organizations |
| OLS 486 | Management of Change |
5. Technical Electives
(21 credits)
Any advisor-approved courses in management, organizational behavior, supervision, or technology related to personnel and human resources.
6. Other Electives
(11 credits)
Advisor-approved electives other than University Division courses or any classes taken to remove high school deficiencies e.g., beginning and intermediate algebra.
Why choose a bachelor degreee in Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Human Resources & Personnel option
Human Resource deals with managing people in work environments, including acquiring, developing, and retaining satisfied and productive employees. In organizations employees are viewed as essential resources needed if organizations are to operate efficiently and effectively. Firms increasingly rely on the expertise of trained Human Resources professionals to help them develop and utilize people - their most valuable resources.
As a Human Resources student, you will take courses in management and related business fields. Human Resources classes integrate the basics of human resource management and organizational leadership, occupational safety and health, supervision, labor/management relations, personnel law and conflict resolution.
Career options with a bachelor degreee in Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Human Resources & Personnel option
Personnel and Human Resources graduates are qualified to work in training and development, strategic staffing, labor and employment law, managing organizational change, compensation and benefits, leadership and team building. You will graduate with the necessary knowledge to carry out roles such as recruitment, selection and placement of employees; training employees in the context of their career development plans; developing and supporting performance appraisal systems; managing labor relations; managing compensation and benefit programs; and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
In addition to recruitment and staff agencies, most businesses retain their own internal departments to handle all aspects of human resources management.
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.
What's New
Summer 2008: New Department Name See new program details: Human Resources & Personnel - Organizational Leadership & Supervision.