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Human Resources

Associate Degree 10-116-1

www.cvtc.edu
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Start Dates: August, January

Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
102-112 Principles of Management 3   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
Course #: 102-112
Title: Principles of Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
102-133 Leadership for Bus Excellence 3   This course fosters self-awareness and personal enhancement, emphasizing core communication and interpersonal skills for professional success. Through self-assessments and reflection, learners identify their strengths and areas for development, interpersonal effectiveness, and personal accountability.
Course #: 102-133
Title: Leadership for Bus Excellence
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course fosters self-awareness and personal enhancement, emphasizing core communication and interpersonal skills for professional success. Through self-assessments and reflection, learners identify their strengths and areas for development, interpersonal effectiveness, and personal accountability.
104-102 Marketing Principles 3   Marketing of products and services. Concentrates on product, price, place, promotion, market segmentation, target marketing, pricing, market research, physical distribution and distribution channels.
Course #: 104-102
Title: Marketing Principles
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Marketing of products and services. Concentrates on product, price, place, promotion, market segmentation, target marketing, pricing, market research, physical distribution and distribution channels.
116-193 Human Resources, Intro 3   In this course, students will examine the role of human resources and goals of human resource management in today's organizations. Students will learn and apply skills related to the various functions within human resources management including equal employment opportunity and diversity, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management, and labor relations. Student will explore the importance and impact of these human resource functions on the overall strategy of organizations.
Course #: 116-193
Title: Human Resources, Intro
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   In this course, students will examine the role of human resources and goals of human resource management in today's organizations. Students will learn and apply skills related to the various functions within human resources management including equal employment opportunity and diversity, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management, and labor relations. Student will explore the importance and impact of these human resource functions on the overall strategy of organizations.
801-136 English Composition 1 3   This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.
Course #: 801-136
Title: English Composition 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
102-116 Strategic Management 3   This course provides an overview of what managers face when formulating and implementing strategic decisions. We will analyze strategic management techniques focusing on the use of corporate planning and budgeting to create value for organizations.
Course #: 102-116
Title: Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course provides an overview of what managers face when formulating and implementing strategic decisions. We will analyze strategic management techniques focusing on the use of corporate planning and budgeting to create value for organizations.
116-110 Employee Benefits 3 116-193 In this course we will examine the wide range of employee benefit programs available today. We will study the types of benefits required by law, the discretionary benefits that employers may offer, the employee services available, and the ever dynamic retirement programs offered today. An emphasis will be on health insurance plans, cafeteria and wellness plans, and a functional approach to employee benefit planning. A course outcome will be evaluating and assessing a company sponsored benefit plan.
Course #: 116-110
Title: Employee Benefits
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 116-193 In this course we will examine the wide range of employee benefit programs available today. We will study the types of benefits required by law, the discretionary benefits that employers may offer, the employee services available, and the ever dynamic retirement programs offered today. An emphasis will be on health insurance plans, cafeteria and wellness plans, and a functional approach to employee benefit planning. A course outcome will be evaluating and assessing a company sponsored benefit plan.
116-114 Recruitment & Selection 3 116-193 In this course we will learn the importance of human capital and its impact on organizational success. Recruiting and interviewing employees are critical for an employer's success. Topic areas covered include recruitment, selection, career development, legal issues associated with selecting employees, and roles in the selection process. An emphasis will be on strategies associated with selecting and developing of employees for organizational success. Students will be required to participate in mock interviews and networking opportunities.
Course #: 116-114
Title: Recruitment & Selection
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 116-193 In this course we will learn the importance of human capital and its impact on organizational success. Recruiting and interviewing employees are critical for an employer's success. Topic areas covered include recruitment, selection, career development, legal issues associated with selecting employees, and roles in the selection process. An emphasis will be on strategies associated with selecting and developing of employees for organizational success. Students will be required to participate in mock interviews and networking opportunities.
801-198 Speech 3   Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.
Course #: 801-198
Title: Speech
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.
804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 3   All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement.
Course #: 804-134
Title: Mathematical Reasoning
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement.
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804-189 Introductory Statistics 3   Students taking this course will learn to display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They will use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They will learn to draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.
Course #: 804-189
Title: Introductory Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Students taking this course will learn to display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They will use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They will learn to draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
116-112 Training & Development 3   This course provides an in-depth analysis of training and development in organizations. Students will examine organizational training strategy and trends, analyze the systematic approach to training (needs assessment, design and development, implementation, and evaluation), and explore employee development issues including onboarding, career development, and succession planning. Applying instructional design techniques and adult learning theories, students will develop training plans, create lesson plans, and present training sessions. Students will also create an individual targeted development plan.
Course #: 116-112
Title: Training & Development
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course provides an in-depth analysis of training and development in organizations. Students will examine organizational training strategy and trends, analyze the systematic approach to training (needs assessment, design and development, implementation, and evaluation), and explore employee development issues including onboarding, career development, and succession planning. Applying instructional design techniques and adult learning theories, students will develop training plans, create lesson plans, and present training sessions. Students will also create an individual targeted development plan.
116-113 Human Resource Law 3 116-193 In this course you will learn legal principles affecting the management of human resources. The course addresses legalities in hiring, retention, and termination practices; discrimination issues; sexual and other forms of harassment; Americans with Disability Act compliance; leave of absence laws; wage hour laws; and labor relations matters, as well as other relevant employment-related legal issues. This course will help you proactively recognize legal problems and the impact of employment-related decisions on employees, managers, and the employer organization. An emphasis will be placed on general understanding of the major federal and state employment laws.
Course #: 116-113
Title: Human Resource Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 116-193 In this course you will learn legal principles affecting the management of human resources. The course addresses legalities in hiring, retention, and termination practices; discrimination issues; sexual and other forms of harassment; Americans with Disability Act compliance; leave of absence laws; wage hour laws; and labor relations matters, as well as other relevant employment-related legal issues. This course will help you proactively recognize legal problems and the impact of employment-related decisions on employees, managers, and the employer organization. An emphasis will be placed on general understanding of the major federal and state employment laws.
116-116 Employee Relations 3 116-193 Today's workforce places high expectations on their Human Resource department from communication and advice on confidential matters to recommending specific benefit options. In addition, employers expect the Human Resource department to be highly professional and competent in good employee relations. As a result, this course covers the following topics; customer service techniques, professional etiquette, confidentiality requirements, different work cultures and generational attitudes, and career paths in the Human Resource field.
Course #: 116-116
Title: Employee Relations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 116-193 Today's workforce places high expectations on their Human Resource department from communication and advice on confidential matters to recommending specific benefit options. In addition, employers expect the Human Resource department to be highly professional and competent in good employee relations. As a result, this course covers the following topics; customer service techniques, professional etiquette, confidentiality requirements, different work cultures and generational attitudes, and career paths in the Human Resource field.
116-138 Safety, Security and Risk 3   Human Resources is often responsible for assisting in the management of safety, health, and security risks in the workplace. In this course, students will learn skills necessary to identify and manage these workplace risks. Topics areas covered include: occupational injury and illness prevention and response programs (hazard analysis, OSHA compliance, and worker's compensation), policies and procedures to minimize loss and liability (workplace violence, substance abuse, and emergency preparedness), business continuity planning and privacy and data security issues.
Course #: 116-138
Title: Safety, Security and Risk
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Human Resources is often responsible for assisting in the management of safety, health, and security risks in the workplace. In this course, students will learn skills necessary to identify and manage these workplace risks. Topics areas covered include: occupational injury and illness prevention and response programs (hazard analysis, OSHA compliance, and worker's compensation), policies and procedures to minimize loss and liability (workplace violence, substance abuse, and emergency preparedness), business continuity planning and privacy and data security issues.
809-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies 3   This is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives.
Course #: 809-172
Title: Introduction to Diversity Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives.
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809-195 Economics 3   Designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Course #: 809-195
Title: Economics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
101-121 Payroll Accounting 3   The learner will make the necessary payroll calculations and record keeping, including social security taxes, income tax withholdings, and other deductions. They will also maintain employee earnings records, record journal entries and generate payroll reports. A comprehensive payroll project is required.
Course #: 101-121
Title: Payroll Accounting
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   The learner will make the necessary payroll calculations and record keeping, including social security taxes, income tax withholdings, and other deductions. They will also maintain employee earnings records, record journal entries and generate payroll reports. A comprehensive payroll project is required.
116-111 Performance Mgt & Total Reward 3   The learner will develop skills to manage employee performance including coaching, disciplining, and evaluating employees. This course reviews employee rewards and compensation for determining employee wages, incentives, and benefits. Topics covered include job evaluation systems, strategic compensation plans, payroll, and individual and group incentive plans.
Course #: 116-111
Title: Performance Mgt & Total Reward
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   The learner will develop skills to manage employee performance including coaching, disciplining, and evaluating employees. This course reviews employee rewards and compensation for determining employee wages, incentives, and benefits. Topics covered include job evaluation systems, strategic compensation plans, payroll, and individual and group incentive plans.
116-115 Human Resources Capstone 2 116-114 and 116-116 and (116-110 and 116-112 and 116-113 and 116-128 and 116-138 or concurrent) Students will apply concepts learned in various human resources program courses to case studies and actual business situations (internship) to evidence their understanding of integration of human resources functions within organizations. Students will discuss importance of total rewards, analyze employee relations and leadership effectiveness, and practice key soft skills (conflict management, relationship building, and effective communication) related to Human Resources Program outcomes. Deliverables include both written work and demonstration through role plays. Students will also prepare a personal career development plan which will include a job search plan, a final resume, a sample cover letter, and a LinkedIn profile. Due to related content and discussion, this course must be taken concurrently with the Human Resources Internship (116-128).
Course #: 116-115
Title: Human Resources Capstone
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 116-114 and 116-116 and (116-110 and 116-112 and 116-113 and 116-128 and 116-138 or concurrent) Students will apply concepts learned in various human resources program courses to case studies and actual business situations (internship) to evidence their understanding of integration of human resources functions within organizations. Students will discuss importance of total rewards, analyze employee relations and leadership effectiveness, and practice key soft skills (conflict management, relationship building, and effective communication) related to Human Resources Program outcomes. Deliverables include both written work and demonstration through role plays. Students will also prepare a personal career development plan which will include a job search plan, a final resume, a sample cover letter, and a LinkedIn profile. Due to related content and discussion, this course must be taken concurrently with the Human Resources Internship (116-128).
116-128 Human Resources Internship 1 Program student; 116-114 and 116-116 and (116-110 and 116-112 and 116-113 and 116-138 or concurrent) This course culminates the Human Resources program with a minimum of 64 hours of HR work experience. Students put into practice previously learned concepts in the Human Resource field. Emphasis is placed on desirable interpersonal and professional work experience in the Human Resource field. Students are required to complete appropriate documents to ensure a successful work experience.
Course #: 116-128
Title: Human Resources Internship
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 116-114 and 116-116 and (116-110 and 116-112 and 116-113 and 116-138 or concurrent) This course culminates the Human Resources program with a minimum of 64 hours of HR work experience. Students put into practice previously learned concepts in the Human Resource field. Emphasis is placed on desirable interpersonal and professional work experience in the Human Resource field. Students are required to complete appropriate documents to ensure a successful work experience.
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Course #: 801-196
Title: Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
809-198 Intro to Psychology 3   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
Course #: 809-198
Title: Intro to Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 60

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If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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