Course List
HRE 101. Introduction to Human Relations.
HRE 150. Introduction to Human Service Organizations.
HRE 210. Human Relations in the Work Environment.
HRE 240. Public Relations in Organizations.
HRE 255. Service Learning Practium
HRE 280. Group Dynamics and Team Building.
HRE 288, 388, 488. Special Topics.
HRE 296. Management and Funding of Human Service Programs.
HRE 299. Policy, Research and Writing in Human Relations.
HRE 317. Contemporary Ireland: Traditions, Talents, Treasures, and Troubles.
HRE 333. Counseling in the Human Services.
HRE 355. Service Learning Practicum.
HRE 370. Management of Conflict and Stress in the Workplace.
HRE 390. Leadership Development.
HRE 399. Policy Reasearch and Writing in Human Relations
HRE 407. Human Relations in the Administrative Process.
HRE 411 419. Independent Study.
HRE 471 475. Student Career Intern Program.
HRE 477. Project Development and Management.
HRE 478. Advanced Practicum for Project Development and Management
HRE 499. Senior Seminar.
HRE 101. Introduction to Human Relations
A general introduction to understanding various aspects of interpersonal relations linked to meeting organizational and individual goals. Introduces the curriculum of the studies area as well as the topics of communications, leadership, motivation, personality, stress, group behavior, and career. Three hours credit. Fall/Spring.
HRE 150. Introduction to Human Service Organizations
A general introduction to human service organizations. Human service organizations, related relevant issues, and theoretical models will be studied. Other topics will include volunteerism, organizational structure, and professionalism. Three hours credit. Fall.
HRE 210. Human Relations in the Work Environment
The field of human relations in work organizations is examined so as to understand human behavior: foundations of human relations; the social, technical, and administrative systems of the organization; organizational behavioral effectiveness; and the future challenges in the work environment from a "people in the organizations" perspective. Three hours credit. Fall. Prerequisite: HRE 101.
HRE 240. Public Relations in Organizations
A focus on methods and procedures of interpreting and promoting a human service organization to its publics. Special attention is given to the development of skills useful in such interpretation to include effective use of media, constituency communication, and organizational promotion. Three hours credit.
HRE 255. Service Learning Practicum.
An exploration and practical application of the human relations skills necessary to strengthen a student’s ability for successful career development. The student will identify and develop strategies for individual career objectives and professional goals. Personal inventories, a professional resume, and 60 hours of service learning within a professional environment will be completed. HRE majors and minors only. Three hours credit. Fall/Spring.
Prerequisites: HRE 101 and either HRE210 or HRE 225.
HRE 280. Group Dynamics and Team Building
A course designed to assist students in understanding the theory of group dynamics, assess their potential for a positive group experience, and develop group and team skills through the practical application of the group process in both formal and informal, and in personal and professional environments. Three hours credit.
HRE 288, 388, 488. Special Topics
Variable credit. May be repeated.
HRE 296. Management and Funding of Human Service Programs
The role of volunteers in agencies and organizations is explored. The course focuses on recruitment, leadership development, leader training and fund raising methods and techniques, and evaluation. Three hours credit. Spring.
HRE 299. Policy, Research and Writing in Human Relations
An introduction to human relations related policy and issues, with an emphasis on intellectual inquiries utilizing electronic research methodology, and guidance for writing papers in human relations related fields. Three hours credit. Fall.
HRE 317. Contemporary Ireland: Traditions, Talents, Treasures, and Troubles
An introduction to the contemporary Irish culture and society through a study of Irish human service agencies, Irish politics, literature, films, and travel to Ireland. Three hours credit. Alternate years.
HRE 333. Counseling in the Human Services
Introduction to the substantial and realistic concepts about the counseling profession through an examination of the historical roots and theoretical basis of the counseling professions. Topics to be covered are the ethical, moral and legal issues of professional practice, and the skills and techniques required of a counselor through the use of role play, simulations, and exposure to various practice settings. Three hours credit. Fall.
HRE 355. Service Learning Practicum
A study of the personal and cognitive skills necessary to assist students in examining their potential for a successful career. Students will identify individual career objectives and personal goals, complete and interpret personal inventories, complete a personal resume, and engage in 60 hours of voluntary field experience. Three hours credit. HRE majors and minors only
HRE 370. Management of Conflict and Stress in the Workplace
An understanding of the nature of conflict and stress in the workplace will be developed, as well as both theoretical and practical application skills in the management of occupational conflict and stress on an individual, personal intervention basis. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: HRE 101.
HRE 390. Leadership Development
A leadership development course designed to inform and challenge the student on themes of leadership principles and practices. The student will be exposed to a broad range of leadership issues through readings, interactions and discussions with practitioners, and experiential activities offering in depth analysis and feedback. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisites: HRE 101 and HRE 280.
HRE 399. Policy Research and Writing in Human Relations
Policy development, analysis, and implementation are examined within a variety of organizational contexts. Research methods are introduced to promote understanding and utilization of published research. Student responsibilities will emphasize the development of advanced writing and presentation skills. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: HRE 101 and either HRE 210 or HRE 225.
HRE 407. Human Relations in the Administrative Process
Principles and techniques in the administration of organizations are examined using a systems approach. The management cycle is developed using a four component process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions. Organizational supervision and creativity are also developed. Students are assisted in thinking and responding as professional administrators. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisites: HRE 101 and HRE 210.
HRE 411-419. Independent Study
Directed study of special problems of human service organizations. One to three hours credit. Fall/Spring. Restricted to junior and senior human relations majors only.
HRE 471-475. Student Career Intern Program
Six to fifteen hours credit. Prerequisites: HRE 355 and 15 semester hours in HRE.
HRE 477. Project Development and Management
Introduces specific techniques and insights required to implement projects; explores problems of selecting, initiating, operating and controlling projects; addresses the demands and skills needed by project managers; and encompasses the challenges associated with conducting a project involving diverse people and organizations. Three Hours Credit. Fall. Prerequisite: HRE 355. For Evening Degree Students Only.
HRE 478. Advanced Practicum for Project Development and Management
A faculty supervised workplace project implementation. Requires the student to apply the project plan developed in HRE 477 in a current work setting.
Three Hours Credit. Spring. Prerequisite: HRE 477. For Evening Degree Students Only. Pass/Fail
HRE 499. Senior Seminar
A specialized seminar through which students will concentrate on a specific topic related to their professional and career goals. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: HRE 299. Restricted to senior human relations majors.
