College of the Liberal Arts

These are college suggested courses. If you have questions, please contact the College of the Liberal Arts.

IRHR 500 — COMPARATIVE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (3)
Examines the employment relationship in a global context, including the impact of globalization on industrial relations and human resources in the U.S. , in other developed countries, and in developing countries.  Students should take IRHR 504 and 505 prior to enrolling in this course.

IRHR 504 — SEMINAR IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (3)
Will provide an in-depth examination of industrial, or labor-management, relations. Discussion of theories of industrial relations will provide a framework for the course.

IRHR 505 — SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCES (3)
Takes a strategic planning approach to human resource management. Intended to expose the student to the intersection of human resource management and the strategic goals of the organization.

IRHR 536 — LABOR DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE (3)
Explores the historical and contemporary situations of women and minorities in the workplace. Focuses explicitly on the forces which created and perpetuated the secondary status of women and minorities, including forces in the home, community, the labor movement, as well as the workplace and the larger economy.