Human Resources Management
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Human Resources Management program is designed to provide skills necessary for careers in human resources management. The program is designed to provide students a series of courses with an emphasis in management and is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in human resources. Graduates may be employed in employment (recruiting, interviewing, and hiring), benefits administration, compensation, and employee relations. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Human Resources Management (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5580
Total credits required
24
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
None
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate current and historical trends in human resource management and human resource needs to develop a human resource plan.
- Solve basic mathematical problems including payroll, simple income tax, retirement, financial statements, and insurance.
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Analyze legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies.
- Evaluate organizational structures and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in a business setting.
- Apply basic principles and techniques of management to recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
- Apply functions of modern business, including business principles, marketing, labor relations, and risk to business situations.
- Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution.
- Evaluate and develop compensation plans.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||||
| or |
or | CS or CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or or |
or or | 3 | |||
| SB | 3 | ||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||||
| or |
or | CS or CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | 3 | ||||
| 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or or |
or or | 3 | |||
| 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD鈥檚 for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.