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Programs of Study
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Programs of Study
HUMAN RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
85 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This program prepares students to meet the growing need
for Human Resources (HR) professionals. This program
prepares students to use various software applications and
business knowledge in conjunction with entry-level HR
content areas to enhance business operations.
The Human Resources Certificate of Proficiency
graduates will:
be prepared for entry-level positions in HR and
office administration
carry out office and HR procedures and management
using technology
explain HR’s role in developing human capital and its
impact on an organization’s success
recognize the partnership of managers and HR
professionals in business
identify the importance, impact, and role of social
responsibility and diversity in organizations
leverage technology in today’s environment to support
HR and business activities
identify measurement strategies that link HR practices
to achieving bottom-line business results
identify employment decisions and strategies to build
and maintain a diverse talented workforce
recognize the implications associated with
employment laws and their effects on organizations
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting. ....................5
BAS 105 Keyboarding I. .................................3
BAS 111 Word I. ........................................5
BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5
BAS 114 Access. ........................................5
BAS 115 Publisher. .....................................5
BAS 120 Business Computer Management ...............5
BAS 124 PowerPoint. ...................................4
BAS 135 Outlook .......................................4
BAS 191 Customer Service/Help Desk. ...................3
BAS 225 Integrated Applications. ........................5
BUHR 210 HR’s Role in Organizations
& Program Overview ...........................1
BUHR 215 HR Ethics & Diversity ...........................4
BUHR 230 Staffing: Recruitment, Selection,
& Placement. ..................................4
BUHR 250 HR Info Systems & Measuring HR
Outcomes .....................................4
BUHR 255 Employment Law I .............................4
BUHR 260 Employment Law II. ............................4
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 15 CREDITS
Written Communication. .......................5
Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5
Social Science. .................................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................85
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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