Human Resources
Human Resources Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-116-1
For more information: wctc.edu/human-resources
Human resources adds value to an organization by managing its most important resource – people. HR professionals attract, recruit and hire staff; provide details about programs and benefits; maintain employment records; and work with payroll. Explore employment law, employee training and development, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, and wellness and safety initiatives.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway.
Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Career Pathway
Related Certificate you can earn along the way:
Program Outcomes
- Create an organizational workforce plan.
- Examine organizational total rewards program.
- Incorporate employment law into business practices.
- Facilitate effective employee relations.
- Develop training programs.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 106-162 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 106-163 | Intro to Microsoft Excel | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 106-166 | Business Presentation Software | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 196-123 | Leading Change | 3 |
| 196-125 | Management of Customer Service | 3 |
| 196-127 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| 196-128 | Wellness & Benefit Plans | 3 |
| 196-129 | Human Resource Technology | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 106-117 | ||
| 196-130 | Safety Management | 3 |
| 196-140 | Managing People | 3 |
| 196-142 | Federal Labor Law | 3 |
| 196-164 | Recruitment and Staffing | 3 |
| 196-165 | Employee Train and Develop | 3 |
| 196-190 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| 196-193 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 196-196 | Human Resources Capstone | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-123 | Math with Business Apps | 3 |
| 809-172 | Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-235 | ||
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |