Human Resource professionals must respond to the challenges of federal, state, and local regulations.  In addition, Human Resource professionals must be adept at dealing with behavioral dynamics in the workplace.  Designed according to HRCI's Body of Knowledge recommendations for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, WIU's Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management prepares HR professionals to deal with organizational issues, employment practices, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and health, safety, and security programs.  The degree prepares students for such positions as HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, Personnel Specialist, Training & Development Manager, Compensation Analyst, and Labor Relations Specialist.

General Education Requirements - 42 Credits
    BEH 221       Introduction to Behavioral Science (required for all BA students)

Additional Degree Requirements - 6 Credits
    COM 259     Oral Communication
    MAT 109      Business Math*

Selectives - 12 Credits

Common Body of Knowledge and Liberal Arts Core - 33 Credits

Major Requirements - 33 Credits
    BEH 407 Motivation and Achievement
    HRM 460 Labor/Management Relations*
    MGT 445 Corporate Training and Development*
    BEH 423 Group Dynamics
    HRM 430 Employment Law*
    HRM 410 Staffing and Employment Practices*
    HRM 420 Health and Safety in the Workplace*
    MGT 370 Operations Management*
    2 upper division electives
    CAP 485 Integrated Capstone*
 

*Indicates courses requiring a prerequisite

Credits Required for Degree: 126