Human Resourse Degrees

The Master of Arts in Human Services program offers concentrations in Administration, Conflict Resolution, and Human Resource Management.

The purpose of the MAHS program is to serve working professionals by helping them build the communication, managerial, technical and human relations knowledge, skills and experience required to advance their careers. Competencies such as leadership, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, communicating, teamwork and management of self and others are addressed in the MAHS program. The demands of supervisors, managers and administrators in human service organizations include planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating. All of these areas are covered in the MAHS core curriculum. True to the mission of St. Edward’s University, the MAHS program nurtures its students toward embracing personal responsibility for ethical behavior and service to their communities.

The MAHS program provides education and training for administrators, managers and other practitioners. Careers in social service agencies, government agencies, private businesses and consulting practices may be started or enhanced by the attainment of the MAHS degree.

Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of the St. Edward’s MAHS degree program. An example of our flexibility is the structure in which we offer MAHS courses. The MAHS degree program is on a trimester system, which allow students to complete their coursework at a faster pace than a traditional semester-based graduate program. Each class meets once a week for a period of 13 weeks. The average part-time student takes two classes each trimester, allowing him/her to complete the MAHS program in two years.

Required Courses HOURS

MGMT 3332 Human Resource Management
3

MGMT 3333 Labor Relations
3
MGMT 4344 Compensation Management 3
MGMT 4345 Organizational Staffing 3

Choose two of the following courses (6 hours):

COMM 4341 Conflict Resolution in Organizations
3

MGMT 3334 Organizational Behavior
3

MGMT 3342 Training and Development
3

MGMT 434 Managing for Diversity
3

IBUS 4380 International Business Administration
3
TOTAL
18

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The Department of Human Relations and Multicultural Education provides education in self-awareness and skills essential for living and working in a democratic, socially just society. Specifically, the issues addressed by the department include the study of oppression and social justice related to race, gender, age, class, religion, disability, physical appearance, sexual orientation and nationality/culture. Human Relations and Multicultural Education is an interdisciplinary applied field which is committed to addressing the serious questions of survival, equity and quality of life facing people around the world. The departmental curriculum represents the voices and perspectives of groups which have historically been excluded from the western cannon. Human Relations is also dedicated to teaching investigative and critical thinking skills whereby participants examine mainstream and alternative viewpoints for values and veracity. Critical thinking, in the context of this program, must go beyond ordinary problem solving “techniques” to questioning and challenging ideas, policies and institutions.

A Baccalaureate Minor in Human Relations and a Master’s program in Social Responsibility as well as general education courses are available for those planning to enter or already in education or other public and human service positions in government, health care, business and industry. The minor and courses are designed to enable participants to examine the social, political and economic realities that individuals experience in a culturally diverse and complex world. Knowledge of the impact of power, resource distribution, cultural standards and institutional policies and practices on various groups in society and skill development in how people may be effective in creating social and institutional change are part of this program. Finally, Human Relations serves as an academic and developmental resource to students, faculty, university programs, departments, administration and community institutions and organizations.

The department serves as an academic and developmental resource to students, faculty, university programs, departments, administration, community institutions and organizations. Specifically, the department (1) offers a baccalaureate minor; (2) collaboratively offers an interdisciplinary Master’s of Science in Social Responsibility; (3) provides quality courses that fulfill the human relations requirement for teacher licensure in the State of Minnesota; (4) provides courses, resources, and leadership in meeting the SCSU mission and various accreditation standards on multicultural, gender-fair, disability-aware, GLBT-aware education; (5) provides courses for other liberal arts and professional majors and minors; (6) provides MGM/Diversity and general education courses for all St. Cloud State University students on social and environmental justice, and skills in social responsibility.

The 17 credit minor is designed as a short or second minor; the 24 credit minor provides an option for those desiring more extensive study. Both minors are available to individuals in all degree programs. NOTE: HURL 491/492 should be taken near the end of the program.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Minor (24)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 13 credits (minimum of 8 HURL course credits) from at least 3 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 6 credits of HURL 402 and 6 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.

Minor (17)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 6 credits (minimum of 3 HURL course credits) from at least 2 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 3 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.
Bachelor of Elective Studies

Minor (24)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 13 credits (minimum of 8 HURL course credits) from at least 2 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 6 credits of HURL 402 and 6 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.

Admission – College of Business
2.65 GPA or higher overall
completion of 45 credits, including COB 111, ENGL 191, CMST 192, MATH 196 and ACCT 291
grade of “C” or better in MATH 196, ACCT 291 and BCIS 242
enrollment in or completion of ACCT 292, BLAW 235, ECON 205, ECON 206 and BCIS 242
grade of “C” or better in an introductory computing course

Academic Standing – College of Business
2.00 GPA or higher overall
University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees
120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

The management major introduces the student to the dynamics and challenges of getting things done through and with other people in manufacturing and/or services, whether public or private, in small, medium, and large size organizations. Students learn about the concepts of management and the skills required in managerial functions to coordinate the activities of a business toward its mission and objectives. Areas of emphasis include: general management, human resource management and operations management. Official concentrations are designated for operations management and human resource management.

A 2.65 GPA is required for all students seeking a major or minor in the College of Business.
Bachelor of Science

Major (24)
The management major consists of the business core of 44 credits plus the management core of 12 credits (MGMT 352, 365, 467, and 470) plus 12 credits from the list of elective courses below. At least 9 of the 12 electives must be from the management department. If a Speech course is taken for elective credit, it may not be used to fulfill the College of Business communication requirement.
MGMT 364, 368, 444, 450, 451, 452, 453, 459, 462, 466, 479, 483, 484, 485, 486, 498; ECON 471, 474, 417; FIRE 373, 375, 378, 386, 474, 475, 476, 479, 480; IM 469; MKTG 436, 438; PSY 270, 360, 469; SOC 456; CMST 332.

Human Resource Concentration
The concentration is available to students who are pursuing the management major. To earn the concentration, the 12 credits of elective coursework for the management major will be completed by taking the following courses: Required (12) MGMT 450, 451, 452, 453. Students are required to complete the management major core and the business core. It is recommended that students in the human resource concentration take an internship in this area during their senior year.

Operations Management Concentration
The concentration is available to students who are pursuing the management major. To earn the concentration, the credits of elective coursework for the management major will be completed by taking the following courses: Required (12) MGMT 483, 484, 485, 486. Students are required to complete the management major, including the business core. It is recommended that students in the operations management concentration take an internship in this area during their senior year.

Management Minor for Non-Business and Bachelor of Elective Studies Majors (24)
ACCT 201 or 291; MGMT 301; BLAW 235; MKTG 320 and four (4) 300-400 level courses selected from the approved MGMT electives. At least 3 of the courses must be from the MGMT department and all 4 electives must be from the College of Business.

Non-business majors who choose to minor in business may take no more than 30 credits of their total university coursework in the College of Business.
Selected management courses are an integral part of the international business program described in this catalog.
Only students admitted to a business major or minor program and who have completed 60 semester credits (junior standing) may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses. Management department permission required for all other students.
Business students should consult their adviser before enrolling for 260 and 261 due to the 50% rule.

Management Minor Program for Business Majors (15)
MGMT 365 and four (4) 300-400 level courses selected from the approved MGMT electives. Electives can be so chosen that students can obtain a management minor with an emphasis in general management, human resource management, operations management, or small business management. The department will work with students to tailor the program to their specific needs.

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Human Services is a program of study for people who want to work with people. The curriculum is a lower division course of study for career oriented students who want preparation at the Associate Degree or Vocational Certificate level. It also serves as an introduction to the areas of social work, criminal justice, counseling, mentoring, and other helping professions for students planning to get advanced degrees.

Two prestigious Erasmus Mundus Programmes involving Lund University have been approved by the European Commission; both within the environmental area.

Master in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (MESPOM)

Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM)

Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window Scholarship Information

Students and academic staff from certain countries can receive scholarships for study at Lund University from the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window.

Eligibility and Scholarship Applications – Erasmus Mundus Cooperation Window

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