Human relations explores the relationships with or between people, particularly in a professional context. Students who choose this field are interested in the psychological and sociological foundations of human behavior. Human relations students learn how to analyze, understand and accept differing perspectives in order to create a more communicative, effective society. A degree in human relations can lead to careers in corporate business, education, government and more, as well as to graduate study in fields like psychology, social work, sociology and education. The communication arts: human relations option lays the foundation for careers in human resources, social services, education and more by exploring how topics like gender, language and conflict affect how people communicate. HR students explorepractical, theoretical and historical perspectives on the study of human relationships in professional and personal contexts.With so many of today's employers emphasizing the value of communicationskills, HR students are well positioned with the oral, written and collaborative skills that stand out on a resume. Hands-on learning is central to the program through an internship in HR,as well as through courses in verbaland nonverbal communication, identity, conflict, human resource management, social psychology, human development and more.