Clark University Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Clark University

Clark University Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development

The **Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development** program at Clark University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and develop an organization’s most valuable asset—its people. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare students for a variety of roles in human resource management and organizational development.

To earn the B.S. degree, students must complete a total of **32 units of credit (128 semester hours)**. The curriculum is structured into four main categories: Major area courses, courses meeting Distribution Requirements, Elective courses, and a Capstone course.

The Major focuses on specializing and deepening academic and professional knowledge in the subject area. Students pursuing the bachelor’s degree must meet with an academic advisor. Transfer students are welcome and may transfer up to **16 course units** toward the bachelor’s degree.

Key Student Learning Outcomes for the major include **Human Resource Management Proficiency**, **Organizational Behavior Analysis**, **Effective Communication**, **Leadership and Decision-Making**, and **Ethical and Legal Compliance**.

The **Capstone course** serves as the culminating experience, allowing students to demonstrate their professional competencies and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world issues. Students work with their advisor to choose from various Capstone options, practicing skills in collaboration, analysis, problem solving, research, writing, and professional presentations.

All B.S. candidates must complete **11 course units** to meet the liberal arts Distribution Requirement, designed to provide perspectives essential for contributing citizenship. These units are distributed across categories such as **English/Verbal Expression** (two units, including courses like **ENG 1000** and **ENG 1150**), **Humanities** (three units, including ethics), **Science/Mathematics** (two units), **Social Sciences** (three units), and **Technology** (one unit). Required major courses may also satisfy a distribution requirement.

For detailed program requirements, students are directed to visit the University Catalog.

Information regarding **Admissions** requirements and **Tuition and Financial Assistance** is available via links on the program’s page.

Prospective students can contact the School of Professional Studies Office for Undergraduate Admissions:

• **Location:** Graduate Admissions Office, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610-1477
• **Phone:** 508-793-7218
• **Email:** **spsugadmissions@clarku.edu**
• **Office Hours:** 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday

Clark University Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Equips students with knowledge and skills for managing and developing an organization’s people.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
• Prepares students for a variety of roles in human resource management and organizational development.
• Requires completion of 32 units of credit (128 semester hours) for the degree.
• Culminates in a Capstone project demonstrating professional competencies and applied theoretical knowledge.
• Includes required liberal arts Distribution Requirements across various disciplines.
• Accepts transfer students, allowing up to 16 course units to transfer.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Clark University on the NCES website.