Courses
The prescribed courses for the Bachelor of Science in Labor and Human Resources degree focus on basic studies of labor and human resources methods. Additional course work includes a historical background. Other course options are available to fulfill the remainder of the degree requirements allowing you to customize the degree to meet your areas of interest or specific needs.
The B.S. in Labor and Human Resources program requires you to complete a minimum of 123 credits.
The course list includes only courses offered by World Campus. An official degree audit or the recommended academic plan for this program may include additional course options and detailed requirements. All students are expected to complete at least 36 Penn State credits to earn this degree. Please consult an academic adviser for details.
Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major. These include prescribed courses, additional courses, and supporting courses.
Prescribed Courses (18 credits)
Additional Courses (13 credits)
LHR courses that are used in the Additional Courses category may not be double-counted to satisfy other requirements. Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major.
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Elective Courses (select 23–27 credits)
Elective courses should be chosen in consultation with an adviser. Among the degree requirements, students should incorporate at least:
- 3 credits in U.S. cultures
- 3 credits in international (IL) cultures
- 3 credits in writing-across-the-curriculum courses
Option Courses (30–31 credits)
Human Resources Option
Human Resources Option Prescribed Courses (12 credits)
Human Resources Option Supporting and Related Courses (18–19 credits)
Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major.
Select 9 credits from any 400-level LHR courses (a maximum of 3 credits from LHR 495 or LHR 496 may be used to satisfy this requirement) and select 9–10 credits from the following list in consultation with an adviser.
You may also select your 9–10 credits from any 400-level courses in:
- AFAM
- CAS
- ECON
- HIST
- LTNST
- MGMT
- PHIL
- PSYCH
- SPAN
- SOC
- WMNST
Labor and Employment Relations Option
Labor and Employment Relations Option Prescribed Courses (6 credits)
Labor and Employment Relations Option Additional Courses (select 6 credits)
Labor and Employment Relations Option Supporting and Related Courses (18–19 credits)
Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major.
Select 6 credits from any 400-level LHR courses (a maximum of 3 credits from LHR 495 or LHR 496 may be used to satisfy this requirement) and select 12–13 credits from the following list in consultation with an adviser.
You may also select your 12–13 credits from any 400-level courses in:
- AFAM
- CAS
- ECON
- HIST
- LTNST
- MGMT
- PHIL
- PSYCH
- SPAN
- SOC
- WMNST
General Education Requirements
Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by courses required for the major. Students should work with an adviser to select courses.
- Arts (GA): 6 credits
- Humanities (GH): 6 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GWS courses. - Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GQ courses. - Integrative Studies: 6 credits
This requirement only applies to students starting in summer 2018 or later. Learn more about the Integrative Studies options and consult your academic adviser when choosing courses to fulfill these requirements. Integrative Studies credits may be completed within the thirty Knowledge Domain credits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linked courses, not a combination of both.
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