HR Curriculum Overview
By completing only 12 courses offered online over the web, you can earn your MS Degree in Human Resources at Western Carolina University. The curriculum consists of 6 required courses that all students take and 6 elective courses (see below). HR 605, HR 602, & HR 610 are taken at the beginning of the program. HR 683 & HR 698 are usually taken during a student's last semester in the program. Students with more than 5 years of full-time HR related work experience may substitute a course for HR 683.
Our Curriculum Will
Meet Your Needs
| 1 | All core and guided elective courses are offered online. |
| 2 | All courses contain cutting-edge information. |
| 3 | You can put what you learn in class immediately into practice. |
| 4 | You may choose from a variety of elective courses. |
| 5 | All courses are taught by instructors with years of online teaching experience. |
| 6 | The most up-to-date technology (WebCT) is used to deliver the courses to your desktop. |
| 7 | You have the opportunity to learn with and from other HR professionals throughout North Carolina. |

Required Core Courses
Popular Electives Course