BA Human & Organizational Development Transfer Students FNL

Lead, Design, and Innovate to Empower Organizations Calling Transfer Students

HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, BACHELOR OF ARTS

Bring effective learning into the business or nonprofit world. Find out the best practices and theory for developing learning programs for adult learners across different environments.

You'll also explore the best ways to develop and adapt instructional programs to not just help individuals grow, but to advance the organization’s goals. An internship ensures you leave with hands-on experience.

Our program blends insights from psychology, sociology, and management to foster a deep understanding of human behavior within organizations Our experiential learning opportunities empower you with informed, compassionate leadership that helps individuals and organizations thrive.

120-credits

Face-to-face and online, can be completed part-time (All upper-level courses are only offered fully online)

Develops skills in planning, developing, and evaluating learning programs for adult learners

COURSEWORK

Learn to assess, evaluate, and adapt educational experiences to meet the needs of adult learners and organizations. Gain hands-on experience both in the classroom and through on-the-job internships, working with diverse learner groups

CAREER PATHS

Human Resource Development Specialist

Employee Engagement Coordinator

Instructional Design Specialist

Community Outreach Coordinator

Organizational Development Consultant

Training and Development Coordinator

Project Coordinator

TRANSFER-FRIENDLY

Transfer admission requirements:

Completion of Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Science, or Associate of Fine Arts waive VCU General Education requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2 5

Over 40 credits of OPEN electives to maximize your transfer courses

Deadlines for Transfer Students

Fall Start: Apply by March 17 (preferred)

Spring Start: Apply by November 1

Rolling admissions all year for all terms

Apply Here: bit.ly/TransferToVCU

TRANSFER MAP

YEAR 1: EXPLORE

Meet with your community college advisor to plan your associate degree courses and enroll in required coursework and General Education requirements Utilize tutoring resources, and explore financial aid options, ensuring your FAFSA or VASA is submitted on time

YEAR 2: ENGAGE

Meet with your advisor to finalize your associate degree plans. Submit a transcript review request with the VCU School of Education, research scholarships, check eligibility or the Two-Year College Transfer Grant, and submit your FAFSA or VASA on time

YEAR 3: EXPERIENCE

Grow your skills on LinkedIn Learning, meet with VCU academic and faculty advisors for graduation and career planning, explore library resources, consider studying abroad, and research VCU minors to maximize your program experience.

YEAR 4: EMPOWER

Complete your 125 hour internship, apply for graduation, and build your brand and network as you prepare for your next career steps.