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8/22/2024 2:56:22 PM

Human Resource Management, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Human Resource Management

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

BUS.HRM.AAS (C206J)

Total Program Credits: 60-61

Human Resources Management program will familiarize the student with the functions of Human Resource Management, which involves all management decisions, activities, and practices that directly affect or influence the effectiveness of persons within organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Resource Management program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Create documentation utilized in a Human Resource department.
  2. Assess job candidates using different matrix reports.
  3. Classify the different laws and policies applicable when interacting with current and potential employees.
  4. Describe the development of a Human Resource system.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 100 Basic Accounting I

Core Course

3

OR
ACC 101 Financial Accounting

Core Course

4

 
BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

BUS 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management

Core Course

3

 
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

 
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 161 Business Law I

Core Course

3

BUS 210 # Recruitment and Selection

Core Course

3

BUS 220 # Training and Development

Core Course

3

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities and Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

BUS 188 Business Writing

Core Course

3

BUS 260 Labor Law

Core Course

3

BUS 270 # Employee Health and Safety

Core Course

3

ECO 102 Macroeconomics

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)
ECO 102 meets the Social and Behavioral Science General Education requirement.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 146 Business Computations

Core Course

3

OR
Take Credits Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
BUS 205 # Problem Solving for Human Resources

Core Course

3

BUS 240 # Compensation and Benefits

Core Course

3

BUS 250 # Employee and Labor Relations

Core Course

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

For students intending to go directly into the workforce take BUS 146◊. (BUS 146◊ meets Triton's Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.)

For students intending to transfer to a 4-year college or university take one of the IAI Mathematics or Science courses.

Program Electives (3):

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 262 # Business Law II

Core Course

3

Take Credits any ACC, BUS or CIS course

Program Elective

3

Recommended: BUS 262

(Program Electives should be chosen with your advisor.)

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See BUS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579, email: williamgriffin@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)