The Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations is an interdisciplinary major integrating principles of psychology, communication, sociology, education, health, and marriage and family systems education. As a Human Relations graduate, you’ll be set on an excellent path to careers in healthcare, long term care facilities, wellness, prevention, nonprofit agencies, child and family advocacy, mental health professions, social policy, and marriage and family therapy.
Students in the Human Relations program take a variety of courses focusing on processes and dynamics of growth and change over the lifespan, with the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in various senior internship opportunities. A wide range of topics are covered when majoring in Human Relations including human development, personality theory, human sexuality, ethics, research methods, and systemic impact of the family, neighborhood, workplace, and culture on human development.
Program Overview
Set out to provide excellent support to employees and corporations through cultivating a workplace that pursues the best for both the individual and the company.
42 credit hours
Cohort model located at Charlotte’s graduate campus
Core courses offered in 8-week compressed schedule, with classes meeting once per week during evenings
The HMRL curriculum is designed to be a BA Adult Degree Completion option for students with an AA, AS, or AAS degree or those with at least 45 semester hours (SH) of transferrable credit. The HMRL track will grant up to 64 semester hours of transfer credit from Associate of Arts and Associate of science degrees. Additional general education coursework will be required for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Introduction to Human Relations
Dating, Marriage and Interpersonal Relationships
Introduction to Research Methods
Systems Foundations of Relationships
Professional Development in Human Relations
Skills for Relationships
Psychological Development Across the Lifespan
Professional Ethics and Practice
Personal Wellness in Modern Society
Group Processes
Crisis and Conflict Management
Families and Individuals in Social Contexts
Human Sexuality
Human Relations Internship