Human Relations and Multicultural Education (HURL) Undergraduate Programs

B118 EDUCATION BUILDING/(320) 308-3124
www.stcloudstate.edu/hurl

Chairperson: Oladele Gazal
Faculty: Andrzejewski, Hackman, Hakim, Hofmann, Huber-Warring, Kellogg, Slisli, Tademe, Thompson, M. Tripp

The Department of Human Relations and Multicultural Education provides education in self-awareness and skills essential for living and working in a democratic, socially just society. Specifically, the issues addressed by the department include the study of oppression and social justice related to race, gender, age, class, religion, disability, physical appearance, sexual orientation and nationality/culture. Human Relations and Multicultural Education is an interdisciplinary applied field which is committed to addressing the serious questions of survival, equity and quality of life facing people around the world. The departmental curriculum represents the voices and perspectives of groups which have historically been excluded from the western cannon. Human Relations is also dedicated to teaching investigative and critical thinking skills whereby participants examine mainstream and alternative viewpoints for values and veracity. Critical thinking, in the context of this program, must go beyond ordinary problem solving "techniques" to questioning and challenging ideas, policies and institutions.

A Baccalaureate Minor in Human Relations and a Master's program in Social Responsibility as well as general education courses are available for those planning to enter or already in education or other public and human service positions in government, health care, business and industry. The minor and courses are designed to enable participants to examine the social, political and economic realities that individuals experience in a culturally diverse and complex world. Knowledge of the impact of power, resource distribution, cultural standards and institutional policies and practices on various groups in society and skill development in how people may be effective in creating social and institutional change are part of this program. Finally, Human Relations serves as an academic and developmental resource to students, faculty, university programs, departments, administration and community institutions and organizations.

The department serves as an academic and developmental resource to students, faculty, university programs, departments, administration, community institutions and organizations. Specifically, the department (1) offers a baccalaureate minor; (2) collaboratively offers an interdisciplinary Master's of Science in Social Responsibility; (3) provides quality courses that fulfill the human relations requirement for teacher licensure in the State of Minnesota; (4) provides courses, resources, and leadership in meeting the SCSU mission and various accreditation standards on multicultural, gender-fair, disability-aware, GLBT-aware education; (5) provides courses for other liberal arts and professional majors and minors; (6) provides MGM/Diversity and general education courses for all St. Cloud State University students on social and environmental justice, and skills in social responsibility.

The 17 credit minor is designed as a short or second minor; the 24 credit minor provides an option for those desiring more extensive study. Both minors are available to individuals in all degree programs. NOTE: HURL 491/492 should be taken near the end of the program.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Minor (24)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 13 credits (minimum of 8 HURL course credits) from at least 3 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 6 credits of HURL 402 and 6 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.

Minor (17)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 6 credits (minimum of 3 HURL course credits) from at least 2 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 3 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Minor (24)
HURL 201, 206, 301, 491, 492; Choice of 13 credits (minimum of 8 HURL course credits) from at least 2 categories listed below. New courses may be added with the approval of the HURL adviser. Up to 6 credits of HURL 402 and 6 credits of internship may be counted toward the minor.

Categories:
Additional courses may be counted in these categories in consultation with an adviser.
Gender and women's issues:
HURL 406, 414; WS 201, 415; ETHS 405; PSY 225; PESS 140
Race, ethnicity & national origin issues:
HURL 407, 418; ETHS 201, 405; SOC 268; CMST 332
Overview courses:
HURL 411, 412, 413, 415; HURL/COMM 416; SW 345
Global and class issues:
HURL 408, 418; SOC 261, 481
Applied courses:
HURL 101, 406; SW 360