Course List
LDB322 Managerial Communication
LDB392 Research Methods
LDB357 Principles of Management and Leadership
LBD481 Faith and Life Issues
HRM330 Theory and Practice of Training and Development
HRM351 Human Resource Management
HRM374 Safety and Organizational Wellness
HRM353 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
HRM425 Employee Benefits and Compensation
HRM441 Employee and Labor Relations
HRM456 Workforce Diversity
HRM309 Communication for the HR Professional
HRM455 Senior Human Resource Management Seminar
HRM496 Human Resource Management Program Goals Portfolio
HRM295 Internship
HRM495 Practicum
Courses and sequence are subject to change.
Course Descriptions
LDB322 Managerial Communication
Presents effective written and oral communication in organizations and corporations.
LDB392 Research Methods
Provides foundational knowledge of appropriate research techniques and skills necessary to evaluate their use.
LDB357 Principles of Management and Leadership
Presents principles and theories of management and leadership. It also explores the relationship of ethics and business.
LBD481 Faith and Life Issues
Provides an opportunity to develop an integrated understanding of Biblical and other faith-oriented worldviews, with the implications and applications of these understandings to all dimensions of contemporary life.
HRM330 Theory and Practice of Training and Development
Studies the principles of training and development. Students will be introduced to industry norms, standards, and expectations, as well as learn to develop and evaluate a training event. Also includes consideration of the role of training and development within organizational structure and strategy/goals.
HRM351 Human Resource Management
Studies the principles, theories and responsibilities needed to become a human resource professional. Students are introduced to key concepts and practical approaches to problem solving from a human resource perspective.
HRM374 Safety and Organizational Wellness
Examines the field of occupational safety and health and the impact of technological changes, health and safety legislations, healthcare and workers' compensation costs, and a growing interest in ethics and corporate responsibility. The interrelationship between physical and psychological factors in relationship to employee health, safety and organizational security are studied.
HRM353 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
Explores the basic legal aspects of employer/employee relations as they relate to employee hiring and employee terminations. Students study various federal and state regulations, Title VII, the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, and sexual and age discrimination laws. These controversial issues are examined from both the employer's perspective and the employee's.
HRM425 Employee Benefits and Compensation
Examines the general structure of an organization and the rewards employees seek in exchange for their efforts and contributions. Topics to be covered include people and work; rewards, and a motivating work environment.
HRM441 Employee and Labor Relations
Emphasizes the evolution of labor-management relationships, legal influences on labor relations, union organization, campaigns, collective bargaining and the labor agreement, grievance procedures, and labor arbitration. Students are also introduced to the unique issues in the public sector and international labor relations. The course also provides an opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts in a realistic collective bargaining exercise in which a labor agreement is negotiated.
HRM456 Workforce Diversity
Studies the diverse nature of the workforce and the implications for the future. Provides an avenue through which important issues and concepts such as race, age, gender, ethnicity, diversity, multiculturalism, cultural awareness, cultural understanding and respect can be discussed freely, willingly and happily. Emphasis on valuing diversity in the workplace.
HRM309 Communication for the HR Professional
Applies knowledge of communication, conflict resolution, confrontation, leadership style and goal setting to establish more effective interpersonal relationships in human resource management. Self-awareness is used as the foundation to understanding how individuals relate to others and to analyze personal career paths.
HRM455 Senior Human Resource Management Seminar
Addresses management and leadership issues faced in contemporary organizations from a strategic human resource perspective. Emphasis is placed on exploring and acquiring the skills and techniques necessary for current and future HR professionals to successfully achieve organizational goals through people resources. The course uses reflection, synthesis, and action to compile prior program learning into a statement of professional practice.
HRM496 Human Resource Management Program Goals Portfolio
Provides a capstone of students' major experience through the assemblage and organization of a portfolio of work demonstrating mastery of the Human Resource Management learning outcomes. Portfolios present evidence of students' understanding of key theories, as well as application of these theories. Portfolios are also appropriate for students to share with current or prospective employers.
HRM295 Internship
Provides a supervised, planned program of observation, participation, and study in a human resource management setting. Students work 40 clock hours for each credit hour for a total of 80 clock hours for two required credit hours. Students completing a major in Human Resource Management must successfully complete either HRM295 or HRM495.
HRM495 Practicum
Challenges students already working in human resource management or in a related field to apply what they have learned in their major courses in practical work settings. A practicum may be completed at a student's place of employment or elsewhere. In either case, the practicum project is expected to go beyond the scope of the student's current duties. Students completing a major in Human Resource Management must succcessfully complete either HRM295 or HRM495.
