Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

2201 Historical Methods and at least six hours ofupper-level HIS coursework.HIS 4310 History Internship 3,0Supervised on-the-job experience and involvement atone of Austin 's museums, libraries, archives, agenciesor businesses. Interns will work with professionals inthe history field. Prerequisites: Junior or seniorstanding, 3.00 GPA in the major, 2.50 cumulativeGPA and a grade of C or better in HIS 2201 HistoricalMethods, and at least six hours of upper-level HIScoursework. May be repeated once for credit as ahistory elective.HIS 4360 Topics in History 3,0A seminar style examination, discussion, and analysisof a historical issue, time period, person, or group.Prerequisite: At least 6 upper-level hours in History.Return to Table of Contents15.04.26 Human Resource ManagementHRM 3305 Legal Concepts in H.R. Management 3,0Presents the legal environment, particularly as it pertainsto the HR profession from the perspective of theprofessional non-lawyer.HRM 3310 Financial Budgetary Issues in HumanResource Management 3,0Designed to acquaint the student with the vital role ofcapital resources within any organization. Afterdeveloping awareness of the critical role of capital,the course is designed to develop an understanding ofthe functions of working capital management, capitalbudgeting, and long-term financing. It isrecommended that students have completed ACC2302, Managerial Accounting, before taking thiscourse.HRM 3315 Training and Development 3,0Studies needs analysis, training program design,communicating objectives and goals, interrelating withmedia, teaching, facilitating education, acting as achange agent, administering and evaluating programs.HRM 3320 Compensation and Benefits 3,0Looks at compensation models that provide anintegrating framework for the HR professional. Majorcompensation issues are discussed in the context ofcurrent theory, research, and practice.HRM 3330 Organizational Staffing/Selection 3,0Challenges the student to develop a workingknowledge of staffing system models, economicconditions, labor markets, and labor unions' influenceon staffing.HRM 3335 Critical Thkng & Prblm Slvng in H.R. Mgmt 3,0Equips the individual with critical thinking skills.HRM 3345 Fundamentals of H.R. Management 3,0Highlights those functions of human resourcemanagement identified by the Society for HumanResource Management (SHRM) such as employment,training, benefits, etc.HRM 3350 Overview of Conflict Resolution 3,0An introduction to the theories and uses of conflictresolution. This course will introduce the relevance ofconflict resolution in the field of Human Resources.HRM 3355 International Human ResourceManagement 3,0Basic HR principles and guidelines apply whenworking with all people, but the quickly-growingglobal workplace brings more complex and everevolving challenges. Coursework and discussions willfocus on these differences as they apply to companieswith employees in multiple global locations as well asto companies whose employees come frominternational backgrounds.HRM 4315 Strategic Mgmt in H.R. 3,0Reviews basic strategic management concepts andissues related to the HR professions (staffing,development, compensation, benefits, communication,organization design, high performing teams, etc.)Return to Table of Contents15.04.27 KinesiologyKIN 1190 Practicum in Athletic TrainingA laboratory based course to teach and evaluateclinical proficiencies in Athletic Training.Proficiencies include locating anatomical landmarks,taping, basic injury care, preventative padding andbracing, and training room procedures.KIN 119X PracticumUnder developmentHRM 3325 Labor Relations 3,0Studies internal labor markets, compensation, andunions looking at labor markets/supply/demand,education and job training, real wage rates,productivity and inequality, discrimination, equalemployment opportunity, unemployment, and theworld economy's effect on workplace and workers.KIN 1132 Racquet Sports (Skill) 0,2Basic rules and fundamental skills of badminton,racquetball, and tennis taught through participation.May not be repeated for credit.KIN 1133 Basketball/Softball (Skill) 0,2Basic rules and fundamental skills of each activitytaught through participation. May not be repeated forcredit.2008-2009 Catalog Page 119