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Human Resources Emphasis A.A.S.
The Human Resources Emphasis provides preparation for supervisory positions in libraries. Students choosing this option will focus on principles and practices of human resource management, training, supervision and interviewing, preparing to apply those skills in a library setting.
| General Education Requirements |
21 |
Choose one:
ENG 120 Technical Composition I
ENG 121 English Composition I |
3 |
Choose one:
CMM 122 Business or Professional Speaking
CMM 123 Small Group Dynamics |
3 |
| CIS 120 Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| COM 115 Internet Fundamentals |
3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective
Science or Mathematics Elective
Social Science Elective |
3 |
| Required Library Science Courses: |
24 hours |
LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science
LTA 210 Library Materials
LTA 212 Technology for Libraries
LTA 214 Cataloging and Classification
LTA 230 Library Public Services
LTA 232 Reference and Information Services
LTA 274 Workplace and Supervisory Skills for the LTA
LTA 278 Supervised Field Practicum II |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Human Resources Emphasis Elective Courses |
15 hours |
BUS 113 Human Resource Management
BUS 114 Training Principles and Practices
BUS 115 Elements of Supervision
CMM 127 Intercultural Communication
CMM 128 Interviewing Practices
LTA 299 Special Topics in Library Science
PDS 123 Exploring Diversity and Human Relations
PSY 122 Psychology in Business and Industry
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3
3
3
3
3
1-3
3
3
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| Total: |
60 hours |
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Links of Interest:
Careers in Libraries
HDRD: Human Resources Development and Recruitment
National Human Resources Association
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