Human Resources Concentration Courses
A concentration consists of a minimum of four courses, of which at least 12 semester credits must be upper division. See the course catalog for more information regarding concentrations.
Select at least four of the following courses:
Required Course
OAD 32563 | Human Resources Administration (4 Credits)
Focuses on process and management of the personnel function including task specialization, selection and placement, development and training, collective bargaining, appraisal and compensation.
Elective Courses
Choose three from the following:
OAD 30264 | Employment Law and Policies (4 Credits)
Examines development and continuing changes in legislative and judicial influence on the workplace. Special emphasis given to NLRB, OSHA, EEOC, and DOL agencies.
OAD 30364 | Conflict Resolution (4 Credits)
Examines and develops skills in different dispute resolution methods. Topics include: mediation, MED ARB, problem solving, grievance handling, listening skills, fact finding and body language.
OAD 32864 | Employment and Staffing (4 Credits)
Investigation of policies and procedures used for effective employment and staffing, consideration of external and internal recruitment, selection procedures, internal staffing process, application of job design and analysis as related to procedures of employment.
OAD 41565 | Compensation & Benefits (4 Credits)
Examines human resource functions of salary administration, job evaluation, compensation, legal requirements and benefit designs (including medical, life, retirement and flexible benefits). Emphasis on role of compensation and benefits in attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
OAD 41764 | Training and Development (4 Credits)
Studies current principles and practices in personnel planning, employee training and development. Topics include skill assessment, recognition or organizational and individual needs, establishing learning objectives and methodologies.
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