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Human Resources Associate Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Human Resources webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Human Resources Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Human Resources Associate Level I Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the Human Resources Associate Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
HRPO 1302 – Human Resources Training and Development
HRPO 2303 – Employment Practices
HRPO 2304 – Employee Relations
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
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Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
HRPO 2306 – Benefits and Compensation
Elective (One course)*
HRPO 1391 – Special Topics in Human Resources Management This is the capstone course for this award.
* Elective must be selected from the following courses: ACNT 1329, BMGT 1309, BUSI 1301, BUSI 2301, CMDR 1300, CMDR 1309, HRPO 1311, PHIL 2306, POFI 1301, POFI 1349, POFI 2350, POFT 1309, POFT 1319, POFT 2312, POFT 2331, PSYC 2301.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Apply for the Human Resources Associate Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS