Human Resource Management Assistant - Major #2052

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


A step incentive certificate signifying proficiency in basic knowledge and skills required for an entry-level human resource assistant. 

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Describe basic computer software and appropriate applications.
  2. 2. Demonstrate the appropriate application of State and Federal HR laws to business situations.
  3. 3. Demonstrate the appropriate application for each of the primary HR functions.
  4. 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills through speaking, writing, and other common forms of business communication including the appropriate use of communication devices.
  5. 5. Define and describe how to take personal responsibility for professional and effective workplace relationships.
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements 

9 units

BA 31
Human Resource Management

3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Examines major functions of human resource management including planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, evaluation, compensation, labor relations and motivation. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: BA 10
  2. Advisory: ENGL 1A

        BA 33
        Human Relations in the Workplace

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
        Multidisciplinary examination of how society, economics, and human behavior are inextricably interwoven into the American work environment. An emphasis on employee interaction with coworkers, clients, supervisors/managers, and their effect on the total organization. Emphasis on communication, societal and cultural differences, conflict resolution, ethics and politics, career selection and entry, inter-personal relations, motivation, leadership, attitude, and group dynamics. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
        1. Advisory: BA 10
        2. Advisory: ENGL 1A
            1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

            CIT 12 or CIT 15

            3 units

            CIT 12
            Computer Literacy

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
            This course is designed as an introduction to computers and their use in business. Students are taught the basic principles of hardware and software; networking, e-commerce, shopping for a personal computer; social issues, such as ethics and security, associated with the role of computers in the world today; and an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, and internet principles and usage. (A, CSU, UC)
            Course Details:
            1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
              1. CSU Transfer Course
                or

                CIT 15
                Computer Concepts

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
                This course is designed as an introduction to computer concepts and their use. The topics in this course include the basic principles of hardware and software, application programs, systems software, telecommunications, networks, program design, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Students will work with Windows and the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database programs, and a programming language. (A, CSU, UC)
                Course Details:
                1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                  1. CSU Transfer Course
                    Total: 9 units