University Studies

Patrick Hughes, Ph.D., Dean

Drane Hall, 2515 15th St. | Box 41006 | Lubbock, TX 79409-1006
T 806.742.7100 | www.depts.ttu.edu/universitystudies/

About University Studies

University Studies, part of Texas Tech Online, will offer online students a signature experience with academic degree programs, academic minors, and concentrations. University Studies will offer all students prior learning experience academic credit with every online degree program. Additionally, University Studies offers flexible accelerated course schedules, micro-credential short courses that are capable of conversion for credit, and self-paced courses. University Studies faculty craft engaging and dynamic fully online, and on-demand, content for a flexible learning experience. All academic degrees are taught by credentialed faculty effective at online teaching.

Undergraduate Program Offerings & Course Descriptions

Programs

• Applied Arts and Sciences, B.A.A.S.
• Human Resource Development Concentration for University Studies, B.A. or Leadership Studies, B.S.
• Human Resources Development, B.A.
• Integrative Studies Concentration for University Studies, B.A. or Leadership Studies, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Diversity Studies Concentration for University Studies, B.A. or Leadership Studies, B.S.
• Leadership Studies, B.S.
• Organizational Leadership Concentration for University Studies, B.A. or Leadership Studies, B.S.
• University Studies, B.A.

• Computing Applications, Undergraduate Minor
• Human Resource Development, Undergraduate Minor
• Integrative Studies in Healthcare Organizations, Undergraduate Minor
• Integrative Studies, Undergraduate Minor
• Legal Studies, Undergraduate Minor
• Organizational Leadership, Undergraduate Minor

• Strategic Leadership in Human Resource Development Undergraduate Certificate

Courses

• HRDV 2301 - Introduction to Human Resource Development
• HRDV 2303 - Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace
• HRDV 3301 - Human Relations in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 3303 - Introduction to Data Analytics and Research in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 3305 - Staffing Strategies in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 3307 - Employment Law in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 3308 - Employee and Labor Relations
• HRDV 3309 - Role of Human Resource Development in Adult Learning
• HRDV 3310 - Training and Development in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 3311 - Total Compensation and Benefits
• HRDV 3313 - Organizational Safety and Wellness
• HRDV 3315 - Job Analysis and Design
• HRDV 4000 - Independent Study
• HRDV 4005 - Internship in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 4301 - Principles of Leadership in the Workplace
• HRDV 4302 - Global and Virtual Leadership in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 4303 - Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
• HRDV 4304 - Advanced Concepts in Human Resource Development
• HRDV 4306 - Strategic Leadership in Human Resource Development

• INTS 3110 - Seminar in Health Careers
• INTS 3300 - Foundations of Integrative Studies
• INTS 3301 - Career and Professional Development
• INTS 3302 - Becoming a Self-Directed Learner
• INTS 3305 - Critical Thinking in Leadership
• INTS 3310 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Theory and Research Methods
• INTS 3315 - Introduction to Public Health
• INTS 3320 - Introduction to Computing Applications
• INTS 3325 - Leadership Practice and Development
• INTS 3330 - Global Perspectives in Integrative Studies
• INTS 3335 - Interdisciplinary Issues in Cultural Diversity
• INTS 3350 - Team Leadership in Interdisciplinary Problems
• INTS 4000 - Independent Study
• INTS 4300 - Perspectives in Integrative Studies
• INTS 4320 - Internship in Integrative Studies
• INTS 4350 - Capstone in Integrative Studies
• INTS 4351 - Capstone in Applied Leadership

• INTS 5100 - Colloquium in Integrative Studies
• INTS 5300 - Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Studies

• LGST 3300 - Introduction to Legal Studies
• LGST 3301 - Critical Thinking in Legal Studies
• LGST 3302 - Reading and Writing in Legal Studies