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Human Resource Development, BS
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Oakland University School of Education and Human Services
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Degree Plan of Study for Catalog Year: 2026-2027
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This is a recommended course sequence for this major. Courses in bold are designated as critical and will affect time
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to graduation if not completed by the recommended semester.
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Course Subject and Title
Credit HoursMin. GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Semester One (16 credit hours)
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WRT 1050 Composition I or elective
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Global Perspective General Education
4Gen Ed
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Arts General Education
4Gen Ed
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Foreign Language General Education
4Gen Ed
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Semester Two (16 credit hours)
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WRT 1060 Composition II
4CGen EdWRT 1050
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Formal Reasoning General Education
4Gen Ed
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Western Civilization General Education
4Gen Ed
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Natural Science General Education
4Gen Ed
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Semester Three (16 credit hours)
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HRD 3100 Introduction to HRD
4C+Core
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Literature General Education
4Gen Ed
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Knowledge App/WIGE (WRT 3082)
4Gen EdWRT 1060
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General Elective (0500 or higher)
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Semester Four (16 credit hours)
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HRD 3410 Ethics in HRD
4C+Core
WRT 1060 & HRD 3100
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HRD 3530 Workforce Diversity
4C+Core WRT 1060
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General Elective (0500 or higher)
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General Elective (0500 or higher)
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Semester Five (16 credit hours)
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HRD 3210 Group/Team Development and Leadership
4C+Focus AreaWRT 1060
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HRD 3300 Instructional design and development
4C+Focus AreaWRT 1060
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HRD 3420 Work and the Law
4C+Focus Area
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General Elective (0500 or higher)
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Semester Six (16 credit hours)
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HRD 3230 Fundementals of Human Interaction
4C+Focus Area
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HRD 3700 HR Information Systems
4C+Focus AreaHRD 3100this class will become an elective in 2026
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HRD 3520 Career Development
4C+Focus AreaWRT 1060
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HRD 3430 Talent Aquisition and Perf Mgmt
4C+Focus Area
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Semester Seven (12 credit hours)
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HRD 4200 Organizational Analysis and Culture
4C+Focus AreaHRD 3100
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HRD 4420 Employee Benefits
4C+Focus Area
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HRD 3510 Principles of Leadership
4C+Focus Area
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Apply for HRD 4950 (internship). Deadline is February 15th for Summer, June 15th for Fall, and October 15th for Winter
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Apply for graduation
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours)
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HRD 4950 Internship in HRD
4C+ final semester
all non-elective HRD classes must be completed before internship
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HRD elective (options listed below)
4C+
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HRD elective (options listed below)
4C+
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HRD Electives- choose any courses from the list below
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HRD 3445, HRD 3600, HRD 4320, HRD 4410, HRD 4430, HRD 4441, HRD 4510, HRD 4600, HRD 4610, HRD 4700
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Program Notes:
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Upon graduation students will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Development
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The final semester contains an 4 credit, 300 hour internship experience
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Summary of Degree Requirements:
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1. Complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a Bachelors Degree
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2. Meet university General Education requirements
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3. Complete HRD major courses
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HRD Internship Class HRD 4950 (300 hours over 15 weeks)
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Applications available at www.oakland.edu/sehs-advising
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Applications are due by: June 15th for Fall, October 15th for Winter, or February 15th for Summer
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Internship Coordinator: MoNique Price, (248) 370-3063, or dolinternships@oakland.edu
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HRD Career Options
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Some of these positions may require further education or a certain length of experience in the field:
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Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Learning and Development Manager
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Consultant
Payroll Assistant
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Diversity Manager or Specialist
Personnel Administrator or Manager
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EAP Coordinator or EEO Representative
Personnel Generalist or Specialist
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Employee Benefits Supervisor
Personnel Recruiter or Recruitment Coordinator
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Employee Training Instructor
Program Advisor or Manager
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Employee Relations Administrator
Recruiter
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Employment Coordinator or Interviewer
Salary Administrator
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HR Information System or Tech Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager
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Human Resource Administration
Talent Management Specialist
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Human Resource Advisor or Specialist
Technical Trainer or Technical Recruiter
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Human Resource Manager or Director
Trainer
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Interviewer
Training and Development Manager
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Job Analyst
Training Director, Liaison, or Specialist
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Labor Relations Director or Specialist
Vice President for Human Resources
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School of Education and Human Services Advising Office
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363 Pawley Hall, 456 Pioneer Drive, Rochester Michigan 48309
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Students are assigned an Academic Adviser in the School of Education and Human Services for guidance and support
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Phone: 248-370-4182, Website: www.oakland.edu/sehs-advising/
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