2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Human Resources Management
Title: Human Resources Associate Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
Offered on all campuses
NEW
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.HRMGMT.ASSOC
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in human resources. Students will learn best practices related to employment, employee relations, benefits/compensation as well as Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) competencies.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HRPO 1302 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 |
| HRPO 2303 | Employment Practices | 3 |
| HRPO 2304 | Employee Relations | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HRPO 2306 | Benefits and Compensation | 3 |
| +Elective | Elective list (one course) | 3 |
| HRPO 1391 | Special Topics in Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
+Electives - Must be selected from the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1329 | Payroll and Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| BMGT 1309 | Information and Project Management | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| CMDR 1300 | Workplace Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| CMDR 1309 | Introduction to Conflict Dynamics | 3 |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 3 |
| POFT 2331 | Administrative Project Solutions | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.