Human Resources

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): None

Program Code: HUMANRES.CC

Students explore issues in Human Resource Management including: changing government and legal requirements, downsizing, attention to and appreciation for diversity, global workforce development, the role of information systems, and changing cultural and economic factors.

The certificate is designed to provide students with an exposure to management and human resource concepts which would qualify the student to work human resource assistant. Human resource assistants help with recruiting, hiring, employee orientation, training, development, compensation, benefits, safety and wellness of employees.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze theories and strategies for maximizing employee productivity and motivation.
2. Identify and describe federal and state compliance requirements related to payroll and human resource management.
3. Identify and demonstrate high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in todays multi-cultural, team oriented, rapidly changing environment.