Online Human Resources Curriculum and Classes

Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the HR field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.

Program Goal:

To prepare students to obtain entry-level HR employment in a wide range of fields.

The coursework trains students to:

Evaluate staffing needs.

Utilize effective recruiting and hiring practices.

Summarize the basics of employee benefit terminology and programs.

Design and implement orientation programs, corporate training and development programs.

Explore organizational responsibility for employee safety and related OSHA standards.

Maintain and interpret payroll records.

Assess the history and current role of labor unions, workers’ compensation and employee rights.

Illustrate human resources industry trends and evolving technology.

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Program Curriculum Breakdown

Semester 1 Courses	Credit Hours
GE101 Success Strategies	1
BS100 Business Fundamentals	3
PY110 Workplace Psychology	3
MH101 Applied Business Math	3
BS120 Introduction to Management	3
BS150 Human Resources Management	3
	Total: 16

Semester 2 Courses	Credit Hours
HR140 Principles of Employment	3
CS101, CS102 or CS103 Computer Applications	3
BS140 Economics of Business	4
EN110 Business Communications	3
AC101 Introduction to Accounting I	3
	Total: 16

Semester 3 Courses	Credit Hours
HR200 Recruitment and Staffing	3
HR220 Employee Benefits Administration	3
BS170 Presentation Skills	3
HR230 Organizational Behavior	3
HR 240 Employee Training and Development	3
HR250 Occupational Safety and Health	3
	Total: 18

Semester 4 Courses	Credit Hours
GE200 Career Development Strategies	2
BS200 Business Law and Ethics	3
HR270 Labor Relations	3
HR290 Strategic Issues in Human Resources	2
HR299 Human Resources Management Practicum	2
	Total: 12

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