1. 22 credit hours in OLS—OLS 100, 252, 263, 274, 327, 331, 378, 390 are all required.

2. Up to 18 credit hours in an applied technology that complements OLS and directly relates to specific career interests. At least 3 credit hours must demonstrate computer competency. 12 credit hours must be in a single department such as CNT, CPT, EET, MET, Business School, Nursing, Allied Health, etc. These courses must be related to a second degree, a minor, a certificate, or reflect some logical combination of courses. Note: Students must have the set of courses they plan to apply to the related technology area pre-approved by an OLS academic counselor.

3. 3 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences, selected from courses in anthropology, psychology, sociology, economics, and/or geography (see OLS counselor for approved geography courses with a social science dimension).

4. 9 credit hours in communications—ENG W131, COMM R110, and TCM 220.

5. 6 credit hours in mathematical skills, including MATH 153–154 or MATH 118–119 or equivalent. If MATH 151 or an equivalent or higher-level 5-hour course is substituted, one additional credit hour approved by an OLS advisor must be earned.

6. 3 credit hours in statistics such as IET 150, STAT 301, etc.

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Supervision

1. 14 additional credit hours of OLS coursework beyond the required courses. Personalized competencies in leadership and supervision to match career interests.

2. Choose up to 24 credit hours in an applied technology competency that complements OLS and directly relates to specific career interests. 18 credit hours must be in a single department such as CNT, CPT, EET, MET, Business School, Nursing, Allied Health, etc., and at least 3 credits must demonstrate computer competency. These courses must be related to a second degree, a minor, a certificate, or reflect some logical combination of courses. Students will be directed to the appropriate counselor for a second degree, certificate, a minor; and the faculty in that department will counsel the student for those required courses. Note: Students must have the set of courses they plan to apply to the related technology area pre-approved by an OLS academic counselor.

3. 6 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences, selected from courses in anthropology, psychology, sociology, economics and/or geography (see OLS counselor for approved geography courses with a social science dimension).

4. 18 credit hours in communication, including COMM R110, ENG W131, and TCM 220. The balance must be composed of communication and writing courses.

5. 4 credit hours in a laboratory science elective. An approved 4 or 5 credit hour course in one of the basic sciences (3 hours of lecture and at least one hour of lab); CHEM C101, GEOG 107/108, GEOL G110/G120, PHYS 100.

6. 6 credit hours in mathematical applications, which must include IET 350 and an introductory course in statistics. The introductory course in statistics must be selected after consultation with an OLS advisor.

7. 6 credit hours in mathematical skills, including MATH 153–154 or MATH 118–119 or equivalent. If MATH 151 or an equivalent or higher-level 5-credit hour course is substituted, one additional credit hour approved by an OLS advisor must be earned.

8. 6 credit hours in humanities, selected from courses in art, history, literature, music, religion, and/or theater.

9. 11 credit hours of electives from any department. Choose courses that "round out" your degree and expose you to different disciplines and ways of thinking. You should use these hours to improve your marketability in the workplace or to fill Masters Degree prerequisites. Prior approval by an OLS advisor is strongly recommended.

Human Resource Management Certificate Program

Students are required to successfully complete 21 credit hours (seven courses) to earn the certificate.

Required Core Courses

Students must successfully complete all seven of the following courses (21 credit hours):

OLS 368 Personnel Law	3
OLS 383 Human Resource Management	3
OLS 476 Compensation Planning and Management	3
OLS 479 Staffing Organizations	3
OLS 331 Occupational Safety and Health	3
OLS 375 Training Methods	3
OLS 378 Labor Relations	3

To enroll in this program, students must be formally admitted by the Office of Admissions on the IUPUI campus. Credit may be given for applicable courses taken at other colleges or universities. Students may apply these courses toward degree programs in the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Program (OLS). Additional information may be obtained from the: