CAP_HumanResources
Career & Academic Pathways >> Business & Hospitality
Contact Information
Bruce Barrie (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4216
bbarrie@mpc.edu

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• Connect with a Counselor

Program Overview

Human resources roles require a knack for matching the right skills with the right opportunities, along with the personal and communications skills to resolve challenging situations. The Human Resources certificate program builds core competencies with courses in business fundamentals and law, human resources management, and leadership. Students can add to their current skill sets with the certificate or pursue a broader degree through the Business Administration AS with an emphasis on human resources.

Job Outlook

Given that turnover can cost the equivalent of two times the employee’s salary or more, companies are motivated to attract and retain the right personnel. As a result, human resources professionals are in constant demand in the private and public sector alike. Graduates can apply their skills in roles as job coaches or corporate trainers or undertake further study to practice employment law.

Potential Careers

Human Resources Assistants

 $29,230 - $65,050

*Corporate Trainers
(may require additional training)

$38,260 - $121,420

*Recruiters
(may require additional training)

$42,710 – $121,660

*Career Advisors/Coaches
(may require additional training)

$45,929 - $70,956

*Human Resources Managers
(may require additional training)

$79,770 - $208,000+

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Human Resources: Associate in Science (AS)
  • Human Resources: Certificate of Achievement (COA)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

ENGL 1A 

 3

Area A2

 4-5

MPC Elective

 2

   MATH 16 rec.

   ENGL 101A rec.

BUSI 36, 50, or 70 

 3

LIBR 50

 1

BUSI 22

 3
BUSI 20 3 BUSI 42 3
MPC Elective 3 

MPC Elective 

 3
   SPCH 1, 2, or 3 rec. 
   ENGL 2 rec.  

MPC Elective

 1

   PERS 10 rec.      
       
Total Fall Units
 13
 Total Spring Units
 16-17

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

BUSI 110, 120A, or 1A

 3-4

BUSI 30, 40, or 44

 3

BUSI 18

 3

ECON 1

 3

Area B & Lab

 4

Area F

 3

Area C 

 3    BUSI 38 rec.  
MPC Elective 3 MPC Elective 3

   COOP 91.7 or PHIL 10 rec.
MPC Elective 2-4

 

Total Fall Units
 16-17
 Total Spring Units
 14-16

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Tenisha Hill

MPC prepared me by not letting my mind get close to saying I can’t do it and I felt like I could. Everyone helped tremendously — mentally, physically, and emotionally. If it weren’t for this program, I would be struggling to get a lot of these things, especially being a mom of 5 boys. MPC absolutely made it possible.