The M.S. in Human Relations program is designed to provide professionals with understanding and skills in human relations. Full time or part-time participation in the program is possible. The course listing below shows required courses. In addition, students will also take 15-credit hours of pre-approved graduate-level elective courses. These electives may be taken from graduate coursework in counseling, education, business, criminal justice or other disciplines with approval from the program advisor.
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Suggested Program of Study
For electives, graduate courses may be taken in psychology, education, business, criminal justice, or other disciplines with approval from the program advisor.
Orientation to the Professions of Counseling and Human Relations
1 CR.HR.
CO 700
Orientation to the Professions of Counseling and Human Relations
1 CR.HR.
This course is designed to provide an orientation to, and overview of, the counseling and human relations professions, including history of the counseling profession, standards, credentialing, professional role and identity development.
CO 702
Human Growth and Development
3 CR.HR.
CO 702
Human Growth and Development
3 CR.HR.
This course includes a survey of the physiological, social, and psychological factors that influence the development of personality. It seeks to understand what makes a person distinctively different, along with a critical evaluation of various theories of personality development.
CO 703
Research and Program Evaluation
3 CR.HR.
CO 703
Research and Program Evaluation
3 CR.HR.
Students learn to conceptualize research problems and develop hypotheses. Emphasis is on defining and measuring the important variables, design of research strategies, analysis of data, interpretation and inference, and writing and implementing a research proposal.
CO 704
Social and Cultural Diversity
3 CR.HR.
CO 704
Social and Cultural Diversity
3 CR.HR.
This course is designed to promote understanding of social and cultural diversity through study of such issues as ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, ability/disability, family structure and geographic location. Students will examine how their cultural identity impacts their beliefs, values and actions, and learn the skills for competent ethical practices with diverse populations.
CO 710
Counseling Techniques
3 CR.HR.
CO 710
Counseling Techniques
3 CR.HR.
This course is designed to help students acquire and develop skills essential to the helping process. Core elements include: the nature of the helping relationship, introduction to basic counseling skills, and exploring attitudes and beliefs involved in developing and maintaining the helping relationship and how these fundamental core elements apply to the counselor. Emphasis will also be placed on practitioner self-awareness and self-care. Role-playing videotape experiences and other skill development exercises will be included.
CO 712
Group Process
3 CR.HR.
CO 712
Group Process
3 CR.HR.
This course enables students to understand the types of groups, their purpose, development and dynamics, counseling theories, and group counseling methods and skills. Ethical and legal considerations of group counseling are also explored. Students are required to participate in small groups for educational and self-assessment purposes.
CO 722
Career Development and Counseling
3 CR.HR.
CO 722
Career Development and Counseling
3 CR.HR.
This course provides students an understanding of career development and related life factors. Students study career development theory and decision-making models, procedures for planning and conducting effective job searches, assessment instruments and techniques relevant to career planning and decision-making and the use of career information. Emphasis is placed on understanding the inter-relationships between career development and career decision-making, family, socio-economic status, leisure, individual interests, and abilities.
CO 868
Capstone Course
3 CR.HR.
CO 868
Capstone Course
3 CR.HR.
Students in the MS in Human Relations program will complete a supervised experience in their area of interest, thesis, or special project that has been pre-approved by the department during the final semester of study.
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Elc XXX
ELECTIVE - OPEN
Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.