Faculty: Doug Jensen (FS); Rick Hogan (PY)
Degree: Associate in Human Resource Mngt./Paralegal Studies
Supplemental Information: Human Resources Business Department Website
This program is an overview of major common law, statutory and regulatory concepts governing the employment relationship, and development of skills supporting legal actions pertaining to that relationship. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared for entry level positions in 1) human resource offices of private and public sector organizations; or 2) as paralegals supporting legal practices that specialize in employment law.
| Associate in Human Resource Management/Paralegal Studies | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirments (23 credits) | ||
| ACCT 101 | Survey of Accounting | 5 |
| BUS 240 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 5 |
| ECON 110 | Survey of Economics | 5 |
| *LEGAL 160 | Career Orientation and Ethics | 3 |
| POLS& 200 | Introduction to Law | 5 |
| Communication Requirments (15 credits) | ||
| *CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| *ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| *LEGAL 267 | Research and Writing (Legal Specialty Electives course –prerequisites required) | 5 |
| Computer Requirments (10 credits) | ||
| **CIS 121 | Intro to Computer Information Systems | 5 |
| CIS 130 | Microcomputer Applications | 5 |
| Management and Career Skills (35 credits) | ||
| *ACCT 275 | Payroll and Business Taxes | 5 |
| MNGT 186 | Professional Development | 5 |
| MNGT 187 | Career Communication Skills | 5 |
| MNGT 188 | Career Success Skills for Leaders | 2 |
| MNGT 198 | Work-based Learning/Internship | 3 |
| *MNGT 283 | Principles of Supervision and Leadership | 5 |
| MNGT 295 | Human Resources Management | 5 |
| MNGT 296 | Current Trends in Human Resources | 2 |
| Legal Specialty Requirements (25 credits) | ||
| Prerequisite: Typing at a minimum of 40 wpm. Prior to taking any of the following courses, the students must have completed POLS& 200, LEGAL 160, and ENGL& 101 ; college-level reading skills, as indicated by placement test or by completing READ 101, are strongly advised. | ||
| LEGAL 260 | Administrative Law | 5 |
| LEGAL 265 | Civil Litigation | 5 |
| LEGAL 273 | Legal Interviewing & Investigation | 5 |
| LEGAL 275 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 5 |
| LEGAL 276 | Employment Law | 5 |
*Meets related instruction requirements for professional/technical programs.
**Prereq: Keyboarding proficiency of 35 wpm or better
