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Submitter's Information

Name

Sophia Possidon

Title

Business Instructor

Region

Los Angeles

College

Glendale Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Dr. Federico Saucedo

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Human Resources Assistant I

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Business Management (050600)

Projected Start Date

09/01/25

Catalog Description


This curriculum is designed for students who are preparing to work in a Human Resources department in private industry or in a governmental agency (e.g. city, county, state, school district, etc.).

Enrollment Completer Projections

Enrollment Completer Projections are projections of number of students to earn certificate or degree annually - 8

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal


The primary goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective recruitment, selection, and placement of employees, emphasizing compliance with affirmative action programs and considerations of training, experience, and aptitudes. This entails equipping students with proficiency in recruitment strategies that attract diverse candidates and adherence to affirmative action regulations, as well as the ability to evaluate and implement fair selection techniques. Additionally, the program aims to foster competence in modeling techniques for establishing and maintaining positive customer and employee relations within organizational contexts. Through communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and interpersonal skills development, students will contribute to a supportive and productive work environment, enhancing both employee satisfaction and organizational success

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

9

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative


Program Requirement Narrative
The Human Resources program prepares students for effective recruitment, selection, and placement of employees while emphasizing compliance with affirmative action regulations. Core courses, including Human Resources I and Human Resources II, focus on recruitment strategies, fair selection techniques, and fostering diversity. Students may also study Human Relations in Business or Introduction to Business to develop essential communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. Graduates are equipped to enhance employee satisfaction, strengthen workplace relations, and support organizational success.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
BusAD 144  
Human Resources I  
3Y1
BusAD 145
Human Resources II   
3Y1
BusAD 110
Human Relations in Business   
3Y1
Or BusAd 101  
Introduction to Business 
3Y1




Supporting Documents

Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

NA

College

NA

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

NA

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Business Division, Business Administration Department, Human Resources Assistant II Certificate


List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region


Here is a list of community colleges in Los Angeles and Orange Counties offering Human Resources Assistant-related degrees, certificates, or skill awards:

Los Angeles County

  1. Los Angeles City College

    • Programs: Human Resources Assistant-related courses and certificates
  2. El Camino College

    • Programs: Certificates and courses in Business with an emphasis on Human Resources
  3. Cerritos College

    • Programs: Certificates in Human Resources Management

Orange County

  1. Santa Ana College

    • Location: 1530 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    • Programs: Certificate of Achievement in Human Resource Management
  2. Saddleback College

    • Location: Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    • Programs: Human Resources training as part of career education programs

These programs help students develop skills in recruitment, selection, employee relations, and compliance, preparing them for roles such as Human Resources Assistants.

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative) -10

Priority Sector

Management

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable. NA 

Submission Details

Published at

01/14/25 - 12:32 PM

Last edited at

02/07/25 - 08:49 AM by Gray Rakow

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Human Resources Assistant I". to Sophia Possidon's drafts. This message will be sent to spossidon@glendale.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

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GR

Gray Rakow Super User   ·  02/07/25

Confirmation of collegial consultation has been uploaded to the application.

GR

Gray Rakow Super User   ·  02/05/25

As required by the LARC Program Recommendation Process, which is outlined on the LARC Program Recommendation webpage (https://losangelesrc.org/program-recommendation/), the LA Workforce Council Voting Members must be included in the collegial consultation process for new programs. If you have not already done so, please reach out to the LAWC voting members at colleges with similar programs (per your issued LMI report from LA COE) within the next week to ensure that any concerns or questions may be addressed prior to the upcoming business meeting. The current voting members are always available in the Resources section of the LARC Program Recommendation webpage. Please feel free to reach out with any questions (grakow@pasadena.edu).