Pierce College District Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Pierce College District

The Human Resources Management Certificate at Pierce College District is outlined by a faculty-created Course Map from the 2021-2022 Catalog, designed to provide students with a clear path to complete their certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to the program and career field. The map ensures the appropriate number of credits are included and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence, though scheduling flexibility exists.

The program requires the completion of a total of 58 credits. Graduation requirements include a 2.0 minimum grade in all courses and meeting all other Pierce College graduation expectations. Students are advised to meet with their advisor in their first quarter to plan their path and are encouraged to apply for graduation via the Pierce College Graduation website.

Program Structure and Core Courses

The curriculum includes foundational courses and specialized Human Resources topics:

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits): Explores and affirms career choice, builds foundational skills.
• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits): Develops clear and strategic communication skills.
• BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5 credits): Focuses on interacting effectively in various work situations.
• Math Course Recommendation (5 credits): Choose either BTECA 117 Business Mathematics or MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats, based on career pathway and placement.
• CIS 130 Productivity Software (5 credits): Develops required technological skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.
• Accounting Course Recommendation (5 credits): Choose either ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting or ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I, providing critical knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• MNGT 276 Employment Law: Human Resource Legal Issues (5 credits): Provides an overview of major employment-related laws and workplace legal issues.
• MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5 credits): Applies management principles in organizational settings.
• MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5 credits): Covers planning and organizing a small business.
• MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5 credits): Focuses on recruiting, managing, and providing direction.
• MNGT 296 Current Trends in Human Resources (5 credits): Explores current HR issues including labor laws, recruitment, training, performance review, and policy writing.
• ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits): Covers understanding and applying principles tied to payroll and business taxes.

Pierce College District Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• A faculty-created Course Map providing a clear path to complete the certificate.
• Focuses on specific courses relevant to the Human Resources Management career field.
• Covers core HR areas including Employment Law, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, and Current Trends.
• Integrates foundational business skills like communication, productivity software, accounting, and mathematics.
• Requires successful completion of 58 credits of specified coursework.
• Requires a minimum 2.0 grade in all courses for graduation.
• Includes guidance on career exploration and planning.

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