Organizational Management: Concentrations, Specializations, Minors
Concentration Options
A concentration is a 16-hour special focus of courses beyond your major. The concentration of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior are added to your major and are listed on your official transcript.
Concentration in Human Resource Management
A concentration in Human Resource Management provides the courses which will interest those students who intend to pursue career opportunities in Human Resource Management. This profession involves working with Employee Labor Laws; Organizational Training and Development; Staffing and Recruiting; Compensation and Benefits; Coaching; Career Counseling; Consulting and multiple positions dealing with organizational management.
Select 4 of the following elective courses, including the required course:
ORM 4154 Study in HR Law (Required)
ORM 3064 Positive Workplace Development
ORM 3204 Exploring Consulting in HRD/OD
ORM 3214 Introduction to Adult Education and Human Resource Development
ORM 3374 Cultural Studies and the Workplace
ORM 3904 Conflict Coaching Skills
ORM 4024 Balancing Work and Life
ORM 4034 Faith and Culture
ORM 4084 Dynamics of Change
Concentration in Organizational Behavior
The concentration in Organizational Behavior is for students whose careers will involve organizational change; human resource development; industrial psychology; organizational development and performance management. It focuses on the underlying influencers and motivators of individual, group, and organizational behavior. The student will need to select four electives from the courses offered in this category.
Select 4 of the following elective courses, including the required course:
ORM 3214 Introduction to Adult Education and
Human Resource Development (Required)
ORM 3064 Positive Workplace Development
ORM 3204 Exploring Consulting in HRD/OD
ORM 3374 Cultural Studies and the Workplace
ORM 3904 Conflict Coaching Skills
ORM 4024 Balancing Work and Life
ORM 4034 Faith and Culture
ORM 4084 Dynamics of Change
ORM 4154 Study in HR Law
Concentration in Early Childhood Education and Care (Online Only)
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) specialization offers working professionals the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and the courses necessary to become an effective preschool teacher, or to move into a leadership position in early childcare and management. This concentration does not fulfill the requirements for Head Start certification. In addition, EEDU 4394 will complete the classroom requirements for the Director’s Credentials.
The following courses are required (16 Credit Hours):
EEDU 3224 Introduction to Pre-Primary Early Childhood Education
EEDU 3234 Model Programs in Early Childhood Curriculum
EEDU 4374 Teaching the Young Pre-Primary Exceptional Child
EEDU 4384 Classroom Management and Guidance for the Preschool Child
Specialization Option
Specialization in Early Childhood Education and Care (Online Only)
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) specialization offers working professionals the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and the courses necessary to become an effective preschool teacher, or to move into a leadership position in early childcare and management. This specialization incorporates all requirements necessary for Head Start certification. It would allow students to obtain both the Foundational and Director’s Credentials necessary for early childcare administration.
The following courses are required, and are offered through PBA's School of Education and Behavioral Studies (click here for school's page). These 32 hours fulfill the Head Start requirements for teachers.
EEDU 3224 Introduction to Pre-Primary Early Childhood Education
EEDU 3234 Model Programs in Early Childhood Curriculum
EEDU 4374 Teaching the Young Pre-Primary Exceptional Child
EEDU 3264 Family and Community Involvement in Pre-Primary Education
EEDU 3274 Health and Safety for Pre-Primary Education
EEDU 4384 Classroom Management and Guidance for the Preschool Child
EEDU 4394 Advanced Foundations of Pre-Primary Child Care and Education Program Administration
EEDU 4494 Pre-K Primary Practicum in Curriculum Design and Assessment
Minors
In addition to your major in Organizational Management, you can also minor in the following:
- Ministry (Offered through PBA's School of Ministry)
- Organizational Management
- Psychology
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