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8/31/2023 11:50:25 AM
Human Resource Management, Associate in Applied Science
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:
- Create documentation utilized in a Human Resource department.
- Assess job candidates using different matrix reports.
- Classify the different laws and policies applicable when interacting with current and potential employees.
- Describe the development of a Human Resource system.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ACC 100 Basic Accounting I | Core Course | 3 |
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| ACC 101 ◊ Financial Accounting | Core Course | 4 |
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| BUS 141 ◊ Introduction to Business | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| BUS 107 ◊ Microsoft Office in Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
| Meet 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◊.
| 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 |
| Meet 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.
| 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 |
| Meet 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.
| BUS 146 ◊ Business Computations | Core Course | 3 |
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| Take Credits Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| 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 |
| Meet 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.
| 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) |