Human Relations

Our three BA programs in Human Relations are excellent undergraduate preparation for persons intending to work in positions that require group training, leadership and human relations skills. They provide a good foundation for future graduate education in such fields as human resource development and training, organization or community development, counselor education, social work, family studies, public or business administration, and other related fields.

The core courses in the BA programs in Human Relations are designed to assist students to develop:

• Effective interpersonal communication and working relationships.
• Skills in building relationships.
• An understanding of lifespan human development.
• Basic intervention skills.
• An understanding of relationship development and group process.
• Skills in small group leadership and facilitation.

Students develop key transferable skills to intervene at various levels of a rapidly changing workplace where empowerment, self-management and teamwork are essential.

BA Specialization in Human Relations — 60 credits

Intended for students interested in developing and applying a high level of skill and knowledge in small group leadership in practical settings. Includes a research component and an internship in the final year, culminating and focusing on the student’s area of study.

BA Major in Human Relations — 42 credits

Intended for students interested in developing human relations skills and a good grounding in small group leadership. Includes a fieldwork component in the final year that gives students an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge derived from the classroom.

Minor in Human Relations — 30 credits

An opportunity to obtain knowledge and practice in group dynamics, group leadership, interpersonal relations and communications, design skills and simulated class practice in facilitation.

See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

• Life Span Growth and Development for Practitioners
• Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
• Respecting Diversity in Human Relations
• Adolescence: Issues and Intervention
• Older Adulthood: Issues and Intervention
• Fundamentals of Child- and Youth-Care Work
• Leisure Assessment and Counselling

Department of Applied Human Sciences

The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia offers a range of challenging and innovative programs for students who are interested in working with individuals, groups, organizations and communities.

Rather than representing a single discipline, our department name expresses our approach to teaching and learning:

• Applied – We emphasize practice as well as theory.
• Human – The models and methods we teach focus on people and the systems that they are part of.
• Sciences – We draw on diverse disciplines to identify what is most relevant to intervention. Our Faculty come from social science backgrounds, and all have ongoing involvement in practice and research.

The educational philosophy of our department centers on experience-based learning or learning-by-doing. Most of our programs include fieldwork or internships outside the university.

Admission Requirements

Human Relations (BA - Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.