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Master of Science in Human Resources The master's program in human resources is designed for experienced human resources professionals, as well as those individuals who are new to the field of human resources or who desire to enter the field of human resources. The human resources program prepares its graduates to attract, retain and develop human resources in organiza-tions (public or private, military or non-profit), and to become partners with top management in policy making and strategic decision making. The goal of the human resources program is to provide students with specialized knowledge of the systems of human resources in organizations. The program focuses on theories and practical applications of human resources, as well as the role of the human resources practitioner as a change agent and strategic partner. The master of science degree in human resources is a unique interdisciplinary course of study, specifically designed to provide the working professional with the specialized skills and knowledge to address cultural, regulatory, behavioral and social changes in today's diverse society, and to deal with them efficiently, effec-tively, and with sensitivity and compassion. Simply stated, the program is designed for students interested in making a difference in society, in their organizations, and in their careers. Admission to the Program Admission to the Chapman human resources program is competitive. Applicants are evaluated on academic per-formance, leadership ability, work experience and com-munication skills. Admission to the program may be achieved by the completion of the following require-ments: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Have achieved the required admission grade point average as specified in the Admission section. Appli-cants with a grade point average between 2.50 and 2.99 are required to submit passing scores from one of the following standard admission tests: Graduate Record Examination (GRE): achieve a minimum total score of 900 on the General Test (highest two scores achieved out of three subsec-tions) or score at or above the 60th percentile on any one of the Graduate Subject Tests. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): fulfill the formula (GPAx 200) + GMAT > 1000. Miller Analogies Test (MAT): a minimum raw score of 52. 3. Complete the application form for graduate admis-sion, including a Statement of Intent essay. 4. Submit two letters of recommendation from individ-uals familiar with the applicant's academic or pro-fessional abilities. Applicants are favorably considered when they have demonstrated solid academic ability as measured through the undergraduate GPAand performance on the GRE, GMAT or MAT, as well as career potential based on work experience and other activities and letters of recommendation. Advancement to Candidacy Students must apply for advancement to candidacy after regular admission is granted, completion of all program prerequisites, and successful completion of 12 credits of course work. Transfer of Course Work A maximum of 9 semester credits may be accepted in transfer toward the Master of Science in Human Resources degree program. (See Academic Policies and Pro-cedures section.) In addition to university policies concerning transfer of course work (see Academic Policies and Procedures section), the Human Resources program will accept transfer of mil-itary course work which meet the following requirements: 1. Course requested for transfer must include an offi-cial transcript or copy of ACE evaluation which ver-ifies graduate-level work; 2. Course work must be letter graded or provide veri-fication of completion at a grade of B or higher; 3. Course work must be comparable to programmatic requirements (if marginal comparability, a written statement of rationale must be provided); and 4. Military course work will be accepted in transfer as fulfilling prerequisite and elective requirements only. Specific Requirements for the Degree The human resources program consists of four segments. The first segment consists of 9 credits of prerequisite courses; the second segment is the 24-credit core; the third segment is the 12-credit elective area; and the fourth segment is the comprehensive exam. Segment I -Prerequisite Courses If these courses are not completed at the time of admis-sion, they must be completed within the first year of enrollment. The Segment I courses of the program may be waived if the applicant has completed undergraduate courses in accounting and business statistics. Students lacking any of these courses must complete the following prerequi-site courses: Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3 and HS/ HR 210 and 211 Principles of Accounting I or II 6 or Ha/ Hr 502 Accounting for HR Majors 3 total credits 9
Segment II -Core Courses
HR 613 Seminar in Organizational Dynamics 3 total credits 24 Certain 600 level organizational leadership courses (pre-requisites
Certain 600 level MBA course (prerequisites must be ful-filled,
Segment IV -Comprehensive Examination Prior to graduation, the candidate must achieve a pass-ing grade on a comprehensive examination designed to test the extent to which he or she has achieved mastery of the content of the degree program. |