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Graduate Catalog 08-09
Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education
McKelvie Hall, 102 W. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2943
fax: 610-436-2763
gradstudy@wcupa.edu
Revised March 2008
Administration
Graduate Business Center
1160 McDermott Drive
West Chester University
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
610-436-2438
Fax: 610-436-3047
E-mail: msa@wcupa.edu
Dr. Lorraine Bernotsky, Director, M.S.A. Program
| Faculty | Program Description | Degree Requirements |
This concentration is designed for individuals who want to enhance their knowledge of personnel administration. It is appropriate both for persons interested in human resources management as a career as well as for operations managers who want to enhance their supervisory skills in employee assessment, placement, evaluation, and development.
Curriculum (39-42 semester hours)
I. Administrative core (18 semester hours)
ADM 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 507
II. Human resources management core (18 semester hours)
ADM 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, and 556
III. Internship (3-6 semester hours)
ADM 612 (3-6)
Required for students without appropriate HR professional experience as determined by concentration adviser.
Certificate in Human Resources Management
The certificate in human resource management is designed for graduate students who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in the area of human resources. Students may earn the certificate by completing each of the following human resources management courses with a minimum grade of B in each: ADM 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, and 556.
Degree students in the M.S.A. human resources concentration are eligible for the certificate after completing the stated requirements.
Individuals with a bachelor's degree may pursue the certificate independent of the full M.S.A. degree. Such applicants must apply under the professional growth admissions category and must meet all the admissions requirements required for the M.S.A. degree.