Program Description and Benefits

48 Semester Hours

This program allows students to place a primary focus on adult and organizational learning and develop strong skills in human resources administration. Completing the joint program will allow students to be more versatile in their career paths and better able to achieve their career goals. Degrees will be awarded when all degree requirements for both programs are fulfilled.

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Contact

Christine M. Westphal, JD
Graduate Program Director
Tel: 617.994.6455
cwestpha@suffolk.edu

Required Courses

Core Requirements: (3 credits)

EHS 695 HRLPP Action Research*

* Students are advised to take this course toward the completion of the degree program.

Concentration Requirements: (33-36 Credits)

EHS 650 Instructional Design
EHS 651 Adult and Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training Methods for Adult Learners
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 660 Organizational Learning Internship¹
EHS 662 Organizational Learning Seminar
EHS 680 The Human Resources Functions²
EHS 682 Human Resources and the Law
EHS 683 Recruitment and Selection
EHS 684 Employee Relations
EHS 685 Compensation Systems and Employee Benefits

Electives: (9-12 Semester Hours)³

EHS 653 Marketing Training and Education Programs
EHS 654 The Adult Learner
EHS 657 Advanced Instructional Design
EHS 659 Reflection and Dialogue
EHS 661 Teaching and Learning Styles
EHS 663 Human Performance Improvement
EHS 664 Communicating for Results
EHS 666 Coaching and Mentoring
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 700 HRLPP Independent Projects
EHS ___ Human Resources Electives

Notes:

1. Students are advised to take the internship toward the conclusion of the degree program
2. EHS 680 – The Human Resources Functions is a prerequisite to all Human Resources courses; other HR courses may be taken concurrently with EHS 680
3. All elective courses are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor; six (6) graduate credits directly related to the AOL program may be transferred prior to matriculation at the discretion of the advisor

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Organizational Learning and Development/Graduate Certificate in Human Resources program you must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).  The GRE or MAT will be waived for those who have matriculated in and completed four courses from the related certificate program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5
• Complete the Graduate Application for Admission
• International students must also take the TOEFL or IELTS and provide a statement of financial resources