Master of Human Relations

Human Relations Standard Track

Human Relations is a multi-disciplinary field that promotes democratic values, advocacy and social justice. The program provides the skills and knowledge to work with diverse populations and to confront systemic social and organizational inequities.

Human Relations is a multi-disciplinary field that promotes democratic values, advocacy and social justice. The program provides the skills and knowledge to work with diverse populations and to confront systemic social and organizational inequities. The Human Relations program focuses on three important areas:

Counseling - Emphasizes skill and knowledge to help guide individuals in such settings as family service centers, hospitals, and private and public mental health practices. It is appropriate for those interested in counseling and for helping professionals. The MHR Clinical Mental Health Counseling major is an accepted 60-hour program by the state of Oklahoma for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Organizational Studies - Focuses on organizational behavior, diversity in the workforce, human resource development, and leadership. In addition to concentrating on the intersections of race/ethnicity, gender and class, it also addresses work-life integration, organizational ethics, and social responsibility.

Social Justice and Change - Concentrates on learning to analyze societal problems, apply change theory, design and evaluate solutions and outcome-based assessments, write grants, and develop and lead non-profit organizations.

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Requirements

Admission Requirements

Apply to Graduate School at the University of Oklahoma
Check the Graduate College Bulletin for Admission Requirements; including conditional admission, and other admission criteria.
The following materials must be uploaded before an application will be deemed complete.
- TRANSCRIPTS: Upload a copy of transcripts from every college attended. Official copies should also be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions (see address below).
- GRE: The Graduate Records Exam is NOT a requirement for admission to our program.
- RESUME
- STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
- TOEFL SCORE: International applicants must submit a score from either the TOEFL (minimum of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test) or IELTS (minimum of 7.0) as well as a Confidential Financial Statement.
  School Code: 6879
- APPLICATION FEE: A $50 ($100 for international applicants) non-refundable application processing fee is required to submit your online application.
- Conditional Admission: Anyone admitted as "conditional" must take HR 5203 - Graduate Research and Writing and receive a "B" or better to remain in the Human Relations Graduate program.

GPA of 2.5 to 2.99: HR 5203 - Graduate Research and Writing, must be completed within the first 12 hours of Human Relations coursework.

GPA of 2.49 and below: HR 5203 - Graduate Research and Writing, must be completed within the first 6 hours of Human Relations coursework.

Applications will be processed and evaluated upon the submission of a completed online application. Offers of admission will not be made until all of the above materials are received by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Degree Requirements

12 hours of Human Relations core coursework
6 hours of HR Internship
Choose 18 hours of electives
Thesis and Non-Thesis options
36 hours Total

For additional infromation, please see the Master of Human Relations degree check sheet (pdf).