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The online Master of Human Relations (MHR) combines theoretical perspectives from social sciences, humanities and the world of work and service. With two specializations available, this degree gives you the knowledge and practical skills to work in careers related to human resources, leadership and talent management, general management and other human skills roles.
In the Inclusive Leadership concentration, you will learn to apply principles of inclusion as a lens to view relationships, processes, and interacting systems.
Course sequence:
Graduate Research and Writing
Theoretical Foundations in Human Relations
Research in Human Relations - Qualitative
Leadership in Organizations
Research in Human Relations - Quantitative
Developing Inclusive Leaders in a Diverse World
Organizational Behavior for Leaders
Organizational Ethics
Strategic Leadership for Intercultural Awareness
Leadership in the Legal Environment
Leadership for Systemic Change
Program Capstone
In this concentration, students will gain skills that are essential to promote structural change. This emphasis is aimed at professionals in the field who seek to acquire the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to advocate for diversity, equity, and justice in social policy and programming.
Course sequence:
Graduate Research and Writing
Current Problems in Human Relations
Research in Human Relations - Quantitative
Theoretical Foundations in Human Relations
Research in Human Relations - Qualitative
Social Change and the Law
Diversity and Justice
Policy, Program & Practice
Program Training and Development
Strategies of Social Change
Program Assessment and Evaluation
Program Capstone
100% Online
Rolling Admissions
Fall, Spring and Summer
This program creates strong leaders that harness cultural differences, and gathers perspectives from across age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds while adapting to constant change.
OU’s graduate school experience is built on the idea that our world-class faculty are mixed with professors of practice to provide valuable instruction in a high-quality online learning environment.
You will be prepared to apply for roles in Human Resources, Training and Development fields, as positions like Community Service Managers grow 13% over the next 10 years.
Tuition for the online Master of Human Relations (MHR) program is $26,994 for the entire program. Fees associated with the program are included in this cost. Books and materials are additional.
Once accepted into the online Master of Human Relations (MHR) program, you are required to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit. This deposit will be applied to your first semester’s tuition, providing you enroll in the program and start with your designated cohort class.
Admission to the online Master of Human Relations (MHR) program is selective. Those interested in the program should have a competitive undergraduate GPA. Additional admissions factors may include work or service experience, demonstrated leadership potential, exceptional talents or skills, trends, or improvement in academic performance and undergraduate school performance.
To apply for the online MHR program, students are asked to submit:
The OU MHR admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form above and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
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Wesley Long
Department Chair and Associate Professor
