The demand for skilled human resource specialists continues to grow as our culture evolves from a manufacturing to a service-oriented society. Companies of all sizes are shifting from traditional personnel management to more supportive, informative, humanistic approaches in the management of their "human resources." Professionals in the field are charged with nurturing flexibility, creativity and adaptability to change in their personnel. The human resource development (HRD) major studies psychology, human behavior, the structure of organizations, policy, training and development, and compensation. HRD majors also are encouraged to develop an understanding of the increasingly multicultural workforce and an appreciation of the intercultural knowledge necessary for success in the global arena. Students are prepared to work as corporate trainers, employee assistance program specialists, recruiters and human resource managers. Qualified students are encouraged to combine their undergraduate program with the Master of Science in Professional Communication via our accelerated B.S./M.S.P.C. option.

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