Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management
The Personnel Psychology and Human Resource Management (PP/HRM) program is designed to provide human resource professionals, and those preparing for a career in human resources, the tools to be effective managers. This unique program blends courses in industrial/organizational psychology, business administration, and human development offering students multiple perspectives on issues facing human resource managers. A team of experienced faculty is available to assist students in course selection and career advising. This interdisciplinary degree also offers optional internships for students desiring experience in a human resource environment. Additionally, there are opportunities for membership in the WSU Vancouver Human Resource Society, a student club for those interested in HR issues.
WSU Vancouver offers students interested in human resources two options for advanced study in this field. The first option is to pursue a B.A. in Social Sciences with a major in Personnel Psychology/ Human Resource Management. Students in this degree-seeking option must take 40 credits in their major and complete WSU General Education requirements. Students must be admitted to the university if they are seeking a degree. For complete list of the specefic course requirements in the PP/HRM major, click here http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/pphrm/pphrm_ba.htm
A second option for students interested in HR is to pursue a Certificate in Personnel Psychology/Human Resource Management. This option is attractive for students who are majoring in other disciplines (e.g., psychology, business administration, and others), but would like to acquire additional knowledge in the area of human resource management. The Certificate is also often pursued by working professionals who wish to move into the HR function in their organizations. The certificate requires the completion of six 3-credit courses in the areas to industrial/organizational psychology, business administration, and human development. Certificate-seeking students may apply as a non-degree seeking student with no application requirements but will need to submit transcripts verifying that they havea minimum of 60 transferrable credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. For a complete list of the certificate requirements, click here http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/psych/certhrm.htm