About the Program
Students explore important issues in human resources management including: changing government and legal requirements, downsizing, attention to and appreciation for diversity, global workforce development, the role of information systems, and changing cultural and economic factors.
The certificate is designed to provide students with an exposure to management and human resource concepts which would qualify the student to work as a human resources assistant. Human resource assistants help with recruiting, hiring, employee orientation, training, development, compensation, benefits, safety and wellness of employees.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: HUMANRES.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Analyze theories and strategies for maximizing employee productivity and motivation.
Identify and describe federal and state compliance requirements relating to payroll and human resource management.
Identify and demonstrate high standards of professional practice, demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in today's multi-cultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing environment.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course examines the role effective human relations plays in enhancing today's diverse, multi-cultural work environment and facilitating individual and organizational success. This course emphasizes concepts and assessment relating to individual factors (such as personality, attitudes, values, learning style) and to how employees throughout organizations interact with one another (such as communication, leadership styles, conflict resolution approaches). The course enables both managers/supervisors and those not currently in leadership roles to better understand work dynamics and devise appropriate strategies to enhance human relations and organizational and career success.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course examines managerial concepts, approaches and tools relevant for organizations operating in today's changing, diverse, technology-infused and globally-competitive business environment. Within an ethics and contingency management framework, it focuses on three of the fundamental management functions: planning, organizing and controlling. It provides perspectives and guidelines and develops competencies to assist managers in understanding and addressing organizational problems.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course highlights complex and important issues in current human resources practice, and demonstrates how managers can effectively manage human resources. The course explores Human Resource Management (HRM) issues for today's companies: changing government and legal requirements; new information systems; downsizing; demands for a more skilled workforce; increasing attention to and appreciation for diversity; the global workforce and intensifying global competition; and changing cultural and economic factors.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II and , ACCT 2 or ACCT 128 or ACCT 20
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course introduces students to the payroll function and the necessary record keeping needed to comply with California and federal laws and regulations. Both manual and computer applications are included.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course covers fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and affecting managerial decisions. It introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (C-ID BUS 120).
Unit(s): 2.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 68.00
This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Access for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of relational databases. Course content includes designing, creating and maintaining databases; importing and exporting data; modifying and filtering data; creating and using custom forms and reports; and running queries.
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Contacts
Patrick Christensen, Chair
(530) 895-2598
Department Office: BE 116
(530) 895-2371
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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