Clark State College Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Clark State College

The Human Resource Management Departmental Certificate at Clark State College is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to work in the human resource field. This certificate program is available across multiple formats and locations, including the Beavercreek campus, fully Online, and the Springfield – Leffel Lane location.

Focusing on key functional areas, the curriculum ensures students can apply knowledge and skills in staffing, training and development, employment law, and compensation. The program also emphasizes the development of effective communications and human relations knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to research and apply human resource policies, practices, and programs. Students are expected to integrate information technology skills throughout their studies.

Curriculum Details

The certificate requires the completion of 30 credit hours. Due to necessary prerequisite requirements, the program will generally take more than one academic year to complete. Recommended course sequencing should be followed, considering pre/co requisites and college preparatory (CPE) needs. Sample courses include HRM 1725 Human Resource Management, HRM 2300 Training and Development, HRM 2350 Employment Law, HRM 2400 Staffing, and HRM 2450 Compensation and Benefits. Students may also take courses like ENG 1111 English I, ITS 1105 Computer Concepts and Software Applications, MGT 1060 Organizational Behavior, MGT 2000 Introduction to Project Management or MGT 2650 Negotiation Skills, and MTH 1060 Business Mathematics. Note that Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit may be available for MTH 1060, and introductory computer courses (ITS 0700, ITS 0710) are recommended for students with limited computer/keyboarding skills.

A significant benefit of this departmental certificate is that all courses can be applied to the Human Resource Management Option of the associate degree in Management, providing a clear pathway for further education.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the Human Resource Management program, you can contact Lynn Geist, MS, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Human Resources and Management, at 937-431-7159 or via email at geistl@clarkstate.edu.

Clark State College Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Available in multiple formats: Beavercreek, Online, and Springfield – Leffel Lane locations.
• Develops essential knowledge and skills specifically for the human resource field.
• Courses can be applied towards the associate degree in Management (Human Resource Management Option).
• Curriculum covers four core HR functional areas: staffing, training/development, employment law, and compensation.
• Focuses on developing effective communication and human relations skills.
• Provides skills to research and apply HR policies, practices, and programs.
• Features a comprehensive curriculum totaling 30 credit hours.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Clark State College on the NCES website.