Human Resource Management, A.A.S.

Human Resource Management (225)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program provides both practical and theoretical knowledge in the area of human resource management for those presently employed and those who desire initial training in preparation for employment in the field. Courses provide skill development in all facets of human resource operations and communications, with an emphasis in employment law, labor relations, strategic leadership management, staffing, training and development, compensation and current human resource issues. The student will also develop the basic computer skills needed by supervisors. A graduate of this program seeks employment as a Human Resource Office Administrator, Recruiter, Director of Organizational Training and Development, Performance Manager, Compensation Analyst and Human Resource Assistant.

Students enrolled in BUSN 213, HRM Practicum, may be required by their practicum site employer to sign a confidentiality agreement and/or pass a criminal background check.

NOTE: Courses listed in the first/third semester will be scheduled for the fall; second/fourth semester courses will be scheduled for the spring. The student is encouraged to use the curriculum planner to keep track of courses taken and those still needed. In some cases, one or more courses may be taken in a different order than indicated on the planner. However, individual course prerequisites must be observed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites – Some courses require another course be taken beforehand or at the same time. To check if a course has a prerequisite or corequisite, see the course description.