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HRS 440
Dynamics of Group and Organizational Behavior
Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, and the diagnosis and resolution of conflict.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 430
Organizational Analysis: Human Resources OL
Completing this course will prepare students to situate their research project within an organization and to analyze the structure and function of that organization in light of contemporary organizational models. Participants apply theoretical knowledge about organizations to a specific organization and explore how organizations can be transformed into redemptive agents in this world and contribute to human flourishing. The final paper for this course will be chapter one of the Applied Research Project. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/ 3 Credits |
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BBL 408
Faith Perspectives
This module examines the ways people in contemporary organizations understand their world. Students identify and discuss basic human questions about what they long for, about who God is, about what is wrong with major arenas of human life and what might make things better, and about what the future holds. Through readings from the Bible and through other contemporary media, students will be introduced to the basic story of Christian theism as well as to other faith perspectives such as deism, materialism, and pantheism. Activities include small and large group discussion, reading and telling stories. Analysis and reflection on course content will be assessed through personal reflection and summary papers.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 451
Human Resource Administration I
This course provides an introduction to the field of human resources and discusses the emerging role of HR professionals as strategic business partners as well as their relationship to other functions within the organization. Employment practices including recruiting, interviewing, and testing will be covered. Legal and contemporary approaches to diversity management are discussed. Key legislation discussed will include EEO, ADA, ADEA and Title VII. This course will provide a foundation for further study of human resources.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 441
Business and Interpersonal Communication
Emphasis is placed on the interpersonal skills that students may use to facilitate effective relationships. Attention is given to the importance of being an effective communicator in both interpersonal and organizational contexts. Students have the opportunity to practice and assess communication and presentation skills. Class sessions include discussion of assigned readings, role playing exercises, small group activities, and presentations. Course concepts are modeled in a final presentation as well as in a reflection paper.
5 Sessions/ 3 Credits |
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HRS 432
Human Resources: Research and Resources OL
This course encourages students to develop familiarity with the literature in their major field of study and builds on the research that students began in course 430, with an emphasis on information literacy. Students will identify, access, retrieve, and summarize respected information in the field that is relevant to their research topic. In addition to identifying themes in the literature, students will compare, contrast and evaluate the major perspectives that emerge from their investigation. The final paper for this course will be chapter two of the Applied Research Project. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 453
Human Resource Administration II
In the sequence of courses covering the human resources body of knowledge, this course focuses on human resource development and total compensation. Human resource development topics include training and development, performance management, organization development and measuring return-on-investment. Methods of compensation design and benefits administration will also be covered. Compliance topics will include FLSA, ERISA and Sarbanes-Oxley.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 457
Principles of Management and Supervision
Students identify the actual roles managers play in complex organizations. Students are prepared for managerial roles while helping them work more effectively with current managers. Management theory is critically evaluated for its usefulness in light of actual practice.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 455
Human Resource Administration III
In the sequence of courses covering the human resources body of knowledge, this course includes the topics of employee relations in both union and non-union settings as well as workplace health and safety. The National Labor Relations Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be covered.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HMT 411
Humanities OL
This humanities course is an introduction to the arts, designed to combine understanding and experiencing the arts in such a way as to enhance adult learners’ access to the arts, enhance their understanding of the arts, and heighten their understanding of the connections that exist among the arts and other kinds of experience. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 434
Research Methods: Human Resources
This course will introduce various research methods including library research, participant observation, interviewing techniques, and questionnaire design. It will provide a Biblical rationale for using research in organizations, review and critique case studies of organizations using research, guide students in developing a research strategy for their projects, and assist students in completing their Applied Research Project contracts. The Applied Research Project is a major focus of this course.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 443
Interventions and Training
Students in this course study the theories, concepts, and processes from previous courses that are used to develop, implement, and sustain interventions in organizations. As part of the intervention strategy, students examine the principles for establishing effective training and development methods including design, delivery, and assessment. The major project for this course is the creation of an intervention strategy, including a training and development component that is applied to their organization.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 436
Data Analysis and Display: Human Resources OL
In this course students will move from the collection of data in 432 to the crucial step of data analysis. Using database software students will compile and analyze the information gathered through their data collection instrument. Students will identify the key trends, communicate them with appropriate graphics and draw tentative conclusions about their data. The final paper for this course will be chapter four of the Applied Research Project, which is a complete summary and appropriate display of the data collected for the project. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 458
Human Resource Administration IV
In this course, students will explore issues in employee relations such as conflict resolution, grievance handling, and discipline. Students will look at current issues in this area that relate to sexual harassment claims, managing diversity-related conflicts, and laws surrounding religious expression in the workplace. Students will analyze selected legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that relate to these areas and will utilize case studies, text resources, and individual research to synthesize their knowledge into a management framework.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 442
Values and Ethical Decision Making
Values determine everything one thinks, says, or does. Students re-examine their existing value systems to affirm that they are legitimate and an influence on their behavior, especially in the workplace. Students learn some of the basic principles of a Christian ethic and are challenged to apply their individual ethical codes to real-life work situations.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HRS 438
Organizational Change: Human Resources
In this course students will move from data analysis and presentation to exploring how to implement change in their organizations. Students will explore types and forms of organizational change, the process of transforming organizations and the impact of change on people in organizations. Students will translate theoretical concepts into active strategies for implementing recommendations for change based on their research. Transformation as a redemptive concept will also be explored. The final paper for this course will be chapter five of the Applied Research Project, which includes at least one recommendation for change and an implementation plan. In addition, students will assemble finalized versions of their research projects as a requirement for this course.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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