Human Resource Management

This course covers an introduction to basic principles of human resource functions and services. It provides a background and understanding for further human resource management courses.

This course covers an introduction to basic principles of human resource functions and services. It provides a background and understanding for further human resource management courses.

This course covers basic knowledge of the factors to be considered and strategies used in the employees’ journey with the employment process of an organization. Topics include recruitment, on-boarding, development, retention, and separation.

This course covers basic knowledge and understanding of wage/salary administration, employee compensation, payroll process and regulations, and federal and state laws related to compensation and benefits.

This course covers basic information about the characteristics of effective orientation programs and the scope of organizations, training, and continuing development programs in building an effective work force.

This course covers basic knowledge and information about various types of benefits typically offered by employers to their employees.

The employee and labor relations function of human resources are commonly associated with matters such as investigations, counseling, and disciplinary actions. This course covers basic information about the history and current roles of labor unions and labor laws, worker’s compensation laws, and the rights of employees.

This course covers basic information and understanding of the need for human resources policies in an organization, types of policies, the process of policy formulation, and how policies are used.

This course reviews and reinforces the principles covered in the human resources program through the development of a comprehensive student portfolio and simulated activities related to program outcomes and systems found in human resources. Students will apply basic concepts, terminology, functions and outputs in a human resource information system for operations and strategic planning.

This course covers risk management in human resources and introduces basic risk management concepts to avoid or mitigate potential liabilities in an organization. Topics include legal compliance, crisis management, employment and discrimination issues, and emerging issues in human resources through case studies and application.

An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: The faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hrs of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of S/U is given by the faculty.