Labor and Human Resources
Every day, 135 million Americans go to work and surprising stuff happens. Welcome to the world of human resources and labor relations! Labor and Human Resources focuses on subjects ranging from globalization and talent management, to unions and social justice, to gender equity and workers’ rights. It encompasses a variety of growing career areas, all of which address the complex social, cultural, and professional issues one is likely to encounter in modern workplaces. You will learn in a highly student-centered program with great faculty, wonderful resources, and an in-house career counselor for help as you approach completion.
Degree Types: Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Certificate, Minor
Degree Options
Popular Double Majors or Minors
- Communication Arts and Sciences
- Psychology
- Finance
- Advertising/Public Relations
- Business and the Liberal Arts
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Sociology
- African American Studies
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- You want to earn a first-rate liberal arts education and a ticket to a satisfying, remunerative, and fascinating career. Our students receive tons of support! Recent courses have taken students to globally reputed workplaces in Silicon Valley, Ireland, China, and Sweden. Our students also land summer internships around the country and globe. Our great student groups are fun, encourage student professional development, and explore issues like voting rights, student debt, immigration reform.
Transferable Skills
- Communication and Listening
- Decision Making and Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Computer and Technology Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Human Resources in High Tech
- Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports
- Global Workers’ Rights
- Understanding Employee Behavior
- Employment Law
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- SEI
- Volvo Group
- Applied Research Laboratory
- Spectra Corporate
- U.S. Department of State
- B.F. Saul Company
- MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
- American Chemical Society
- Textron
- Caterpillar
- IBM
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- Deloitte
Education Abroad Destinations
Australia
Italy
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Career Paths
Continuing Education
- Law school
- MBA
- Graduate school to study human resources, corporate finance, management, organizational leadership, real estate, and marketing
Job Titles
- Training and Development Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Administrator
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
- HR Generalist
- HRIS Analyst
- Recruiter
Industries
Business Analysis, Consulting, Human Resources, Management, Organizational Leadership, Sales, Service (Teach for America)
Employers
- Amazon
- Deloitte
- PNC
- Comcast
- Caterpillar
- Lockheed Martin
- International Paper
- U.S. Military
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
in the School of Labor and Employment Relations
at Penn State University Park and Penn State World Campus.