HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
SUGGESTED MINORS
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development prepares students to help improve the effectiveness of organizations by developing employees’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance. Employee development is almost universally recognized as a strategic tool for an organization’s continuing growth, productivity, and ability to retain valuable employees. Therefore, the need for development professionals remains very relevant in 21st Century organizations.
This program is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Students in their final year will have eligibility to register for the SHRM-Certified Professional Examinations.
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
CAREER COMPETENCIES
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach. Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Counseling Coaching Professional Communication Sport Business Communication Critical Thinking Equity & Inclusion Professionalism
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Consider adding a minor another field such as Human Resources Management
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree
Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel
Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Business
Get involved with a SHRM and network with practitioners Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship
Create Handshake account
Create a LinkedIn profile
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career
Start finalizing your resume
Invest in proper business Career Closet
Begin researching the HR & narrow down to
Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR
ENGAGE
SUCCESS
YEARS FINAL YEAR
minor or certificate in Accounting, Economics or Management
faculty advisor to check
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents
Apply to graduate
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
Training Manager or Instructor Talent Development Consultant
Learning & Development Specialist Training Content Developer
FURTHER EDUCATION
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
SHRM Student Chapter practitioners
Internship Fair and apply for an internship resume business attire or visit the Saints
the different career paths in to top 3 choices
Graduate School Fair to explore applying
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Register and prep for SHRM-Certified Professional Examination
M.S. in Human Resource Development
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Talent Development Certification
Instructional Design Certification
SKILLS
MIDDLE
MBA SHRM Certification
Leadership
Consultation
& Navigation
Instructional Design Ethical Practice
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)
Careers for Training and Talent Development Specialists in the USA has a projected increase of 7% between 2019 and 2029 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019).
Most instructors are Certified Professionals in HRM.
Our program is among 400 programs worldwide in approximately 375 educational institutions that has been acknowledged by SHRM as being in alignment with its suggested guides and templates.
Study options include Day and Online.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
“I started my HRD Degree as an Army retiree after 24yrs of service. The B.S. Degree in HRM with a concentration in Development from Limestone University allowed me to develop my own fitness program for teens and became a graduate student at Webster University. I am currently on track to graduate at the end of next year 2023. After that, I plan on working to become PHR certified. I believe that my future is bright. I’d recommend for working adults.”
Laura Peterson - ‘22
Master’s Degree Student at Webster University
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