Human Resources Option, Business AAS

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Program Description

This program is designed to provide a foundation for enterprise management with a comprehensive overview of Human Resources. Individuals looking to enter the field, as well as those looking to advance within the profession, will gain a broad understanding of the core functions of Human Resources within an organization. The Human Resources curriculum is designed and taught by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM®) certified professionals to align with the SHRM® competency model. The degree program culminates with SHRM® certification preparation.

*Coursework and/or program completion does not substitute for or waive exam eligibility requirements as required by SHRM®

For More Information Contact:
School of Business and Information Technology
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7639

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive human resources strategy that aligns with an organizational strategy.
Implement employee performance measures that support organizational strategy.
Design organizational training programs and implementation frameworks.
Create a compensation and benefit program that attracts, retains, and motivates the organizational workforce.
Develop a recruiting and staffing process that attracts, retains, and motivates qualified talent.
Prepare an organizational compliance program that promotes a healthy and safe working environment.
Construct communication strategies that effectively engage the organizational workforce.
Discuss core fundamentals of Human Resources, Management, and Marketing.
Express enterprise information or ideas through productivity software.

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Student Organizations

Students who major in any business program are encouraged to join Phi Beta Lambda. For more information speak to any business faculty or stop by the Student Life office on campus.

Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study on theBusiness AAS, Human Resources Option Program Map

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 21

English 6 hours

ENGL 1113 - Composition I
and select one course from the following:
ENGL 1213 - Composition II
ENGL 2343 - Business Communication I

History and Political Science 6 hours

POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
and select one course from the following:
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era
HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present

Mathematics 3 hours

Select one course from the following:

Psychology 6 hours

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 39

Business 3 hours

BUSN 1053 - Introduction to Business

Computer Information Systems 3 hours

CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications

Human Resources 21 hours

Management 6 hours

Marketing 6 hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

NOTE: A student may substitute current certification in PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) for the course HRES 2113 - Principles of Human Resources . (PHR or SPHR exams will not substitute for any other HRES courses).

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