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Human Resources Course Listing
In as little as 16 months—or take longer
if you wish—you can earn your degree and be ready
to start making money in Human Resources.
You get everything you need to know with our easy-to-understand
instruction that takes you step by step through the basics of
Human Resources. Here is a preview of what you will
learn:
General Education Courses (21 Credit Hours)
Applied Business Math (MH101 - 3
credit hours) — Gain a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics.
Apply these skills in real-world workplace scenerios.
Business Communications (EN110 -
3 credit hours) — Develop
skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn
to produce clear, effective, audience specific documents.
Business Fundamentals (BS100 - 3
credit hours) — Explore
the exciting world of business with this program overview. Discover
the many careers—and lucrative income—that await you.
From accounting executives to top managers, you’ll learn
about the many career opportunities available to college grads.
Career Development Strategies
(GE200 - 2 credit hours) — Get
your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create
a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you
need to land a great job and kick-start your career.
Computer Applications (CS100/101 - 3 credit hours) – Discover the fundamentals
of computers, including hardware and software concepts, as well
as networking and Internet terminology. Apply the basics of
Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Presentation Skills (BS170 - 3
credit hours) – Research, organize, and present factual communication. Apply effective
communication skills through public speaking. Discover how to
concisely deliver the intended message and ensure the message
is clearly received.
Success Strategies (GE102 - 1
credit hours) — Your
first course introduces you to McKinley College and the world
of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for
success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to
access the many facets of McKinley College and meet the faculty
and staff.
Workplace Psychology (PY110 - 3
credit hours) — Discover
the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality
traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect
human behavior in the workplace.
Core Courses (43 Credit Hours)
Business Law and Ethics
(BS200 - 3 credit hours) – Study laws that affect business operations. Learn how business
ethics and social responsibility shape the business environment.
Additionally, you’ll gain an overview of the U.S. legal
system.
Employee Benefits Administration
(HR220 - 3 credit hours) – Master basic employee benefits terminology,
as well as gain an understanding of federally mandated programs,
retirement programs, and health insurance benefits employers offer
employees. Learn compensation and related federal laws.
Employee Training and Development
(HR240 - 3 credit hours) – In a changing marketplace, firms must
recruit, develop and retain quality employees. Conduct needs assessments,
linking training programs to your company’s strategic plans.
Design and implement effective orientation programs, corporate
training and continuing development programs. Explore contemporary
human resource development issues, including diversity training
and team development.
Human Resources Management (BS150
- 3 credit hours) – Human Resources Management ramps up workplace psychology knowledge. Learn how managers find, hire, train
and manage employees. Discover methods for motivating and leading
employees.
Human Resources Management Practicum
(HR299 - 2 credit hours)
– Step into a real-world scenario as a human
resources professional and practice your skills and knowledge.
Introduction to Accounting I
(AC101 - 3 credit hours) –This
first accounting course walks through the accounting cycle from
journalizing to closing the books. Apply the basics of bookkeeping
and accounting theory.
Introduction to Management
(BS120 - 3 credit hours) – Discover the four principles
of management: planning, organizing, controlling and leading.
Apply these principals to plan for success on a company, department and
personal level.
Labor Relations (HR270 - 3 credit
hours) – Explore the history and current role of the organized labor movement
in the United States. Trace the movement’s influence on
legislation and political institutions. Examine laws and regulations
that apply to collective bargaining, labor contracts and arbitration.
Discover how HR professionals implement collective bargaining
agreements, from grievances to arbitration.
Marketing Principles (BS160 - 3
credit hours) – Learn to conduct customer
and competitor analysis. Discover how to attract target markets
for product, pricing, distribution and promotional decisions.
Occupational Safety and Health
(HR250 - 3 credit hours) – Explore organizational responsibility
for employee safety and the relative OSHA Standards. Study consequences
and case studies of OSHA noncompliance.
Organizational Behavior (HR230 -
3 credit hours) – Learn management theory and gain a foundation in planning, organizing,
directing, staffing and controlling. Apply management principles
to real-world situations.
Payroll Preparation (AC260 - 3
credit hours) –Learn
how to maintain and interpret payroll records, calculate and process
payroll, report wages and tax withholdings, figure the employer’s
federal tax return and much more. Apply your knowledge
by completing comprehensive payroll simulations.
Principles of Employment (HR140
- 3 credit hours) –
Discover what constitutes an effective system
of employment relations. Learn how HR professionals evaluate staffing
needs and develop selection systems, appraisal systems and measurement
tools. Discover how training and development functions in an organization.
Explore the roles of the state, the firm, unions and employees
within ethical, legal, political, economic and human resource
frameworks.
Recruitment and Staffing (HR200
- 3 credit hours) –
Discover effective recruiting and hiring practices. Learn how
to write effective job descriptions and employment ads, successfully
interview candidates and evaluate employees.
Strategic Issues in Human Resources
(HR290 - 2 credit hours) – Study human resources industry trends
and evolving technology. Analyze case studies.
 
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