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HMNT, HRMG Courses

Imagine life without cell phones, television, or the internet. Recent technological developments have significantly altered all aspects of human life: at work; in play; and in personal, family, and social interactions. In this course, students examine the advantages, disadvantages, and controversies of living and learning in an ever-changing technological environment. By exploring multiple perspectives, students discover how technology is changing media, culture, business, health, human behavior, and overall access to information. In a dynamic, reflective, and engaging classroom environment, students use a variety of audio, visual, literary, and artistic resources, to engage in open dialogue. Students are also introduced to the tools essential to success at Walden. Students complete the course with a personalized success plan that provides a customized roadmap and tools that they can use immediately on their journey toward the completion of their bachelor's degree.

Note: Virtual, cyber, digital, and asynchronous are used to describe online environments in this course.

Imagine life without cell phones, television, or the internet. Recent technological developments have significantly altered all aspects of human life: at work; in play; and in personal, family, and social interactions. In this course, students examine the advantages, disadvantages, and controversies of living and learning in an ever-changing technological environment. By exploring multiple perspectives, students discover how technology is changing media, culture, business, health, human behavior, and overall access to information. In a dynamic, reflective, and engaging classroom environment, students use a variety of audio, visual, literary, and artistic resources, to engage in open dialogue. Students are also introduced to the tools essential to success at Walden. Students complete the course with a personalized success plan that provides a customized roadmap and tools that they can use immediately on their journey toward the completion of their bachelor's degree.

Note: Virtual, cyber, digital, and asynchronous are used to describe online environments in this course.

6 credits

This course delves into the relationship between technology and being human, including professional and interpersonal relationships. Students will critically analyze the benefits and challenges of living in an ever-changing technological world. The course fosters reflective and dynamic learning by emphasizing engaging discussions and utilizing a variety of resources. Key components include understanding Walden's mission, recognizing program-specific goals, accessing student support services, honing academic writing skills, assessing professional skills, and responsibly applying new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to academic work. Assignments range from reflective pieces and media presentations to comprehensive papers, enhancing understanding of technology's role in today’s society. 

5 credits

Students in this course survey how multiple art forms address and inform the human condition, including health, well-being, social justice, activism, and identity. Throughout, students investigate the relationship between creating art and experiencing artistic creations. Artistic creations include visual, performing, and digital arts. Students engage in weekly discussions, a series of short papers, a PowerPoint presentation, and the creation of an artistic expression of their own identity.

Prerequisite

• HMNT 1001

5 credits

Students in this course survey how multiple art forms address and inform the human condition, including health, well-being, social justice, activism, and identity. Throughout, students investigate the relationship between creating art and experiencing artistic creations. Artistic creations include visual, performing, and digital arts. Students engage in weekly discussions, a series of short papers, a PowerPoint presentation, and the creation of an artistic expression of their own identity.

Prerequisite

• HMNT 1001

5 credits

The study of popular culture is a way to understand the current values, beliefs, and cultural norms of modern society. In this course, students analyze the artistic and philosophical impact of contemporary media and popular culture. They explore graphic novels, film, advertising, television, cyber culture, and popular music. Demonstrating their understanding of course concepts in a final written project, students compare and contrast how different genres within a media type address specific issues. Students learn to analyze the ways in which social, political, and economic issues are evident in artistic and creative forms of expression in popular culture.

5 credits

The study of popular culture is a way to understand the current values, beliefs, and cultural norms of modern society. In this course, students analyze the artistic and philosophical impact of contemporary media and popular culture. They explore graphic novels, film, advertising, television, cyber culture, and popular music. Demonstrating their understanding of course concepts in a final written project, students compare and contrast how different genres within a media type address specific issues. Students learn to analyze the ways in which social, political, and economic issues are evident in artistic and creative forms of expression in popular culture.

1 credit

Modern popular culture is a field of studies that analyzes the role of popular culture in society, how it affects social and political issues, and how those same issues influence the creation of popular culture. The communication of social issues through popular culture is called social issue messaging. As with any field of studies, or new endeavor, there are terms that may have one meaning in general discussion but have very different and specific meanings within the field. Without an understanding of these common terms and the ideas behind them, it is impossible to have a clear understanding, analysis, or communication with colleagues. In this course, students are introduced to the language and terms, along with key concepts, used to describe ideas within popular culture studies.

Note: Students who have previously taken HMNT 3001 - Modern Popular Culture will not receive credit for this course.

5 credits

This course is a comprehensive overview of human resource management for students. They discuss the role of human resources managers as strategic partners who focus on the mission and goals of an organization. Students examine traditional topics, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, staffing, career management, compensation, benefits, health and safety, and employee relations. They also evaluate technology-based resources that aid contemporary HR processes and responsibilities. Through case studies and practical exercises, students work toward gaining the skills that enable them to develop important employment policies and procedures, such as those addressing ethical and equal opportunity issues in regard to legal and environmental regulations.

BS in Business Administration Prerequisites

• BUSI 1001 or BUSI 1002

All Other Programs Prerequisites

• BUSI 1002

5 credits

Despite common misperceptions, human resource (HR) managers are tasked with more than hiring, firing, and managing employee benefits. In this course, students learn why it important for a company to adjust to the varying needs of both domestic and international clients as well as how HR management helps to ensure this happens through various activities, including sourcing in a global environment. Students examine how HR management functions and activities can be the key to long-term business success, strategically aligning corporate goals with those of stakeholders and all major areas of a business, including marketing, finance, technology, and operations. They compare and contrast HR management strategies, such as incentive cash and/or stock compensation programs, employee ownership, and nonmonetary rewards. Students also evaluate the impact such strategies have on employee motivation and retention.

Prerequisites

• HRMG 3001

5 credits

Despite common misperceptions, human resource (HR) managers are tasked with more than hiring, firing, and managing employee benefits. In this course, students learn why it important for a company to adjust to the varying needs of both domestic and international clients as well as how HR management helps to ensure this happens through various activities, including sourcing in a global environment. Students examine how HR management functions and activities can be the key to long-term business success, strategically aligning corporate goals with those of stakeholders and all major areas of a business, including marketing, finance, technology, and operations. They compare and contrast HR management strategies, such as incentive cash and/or stock compensation programs, employee ownership, and nonmonetary rewards. Students also evaluate the impact such strategies have on employee motivation and retention.

Prerequisites

• HRMG 3001

5 credits

Growth and innovation are important aspects of all organizations. To achieve this, companies must provide an environment conducive to diversity and change. They must also provide the opportunity for employees to learn the goals and mission of the organization. In this course, students learn how to promote and maintain such an environment through the process of human resources development and organizational change, including training and development, leadership development, and performance improvement. Students engage in discussions, reflections, and group case studies, which focus on a variety of topics, such as learning principles, interventions, employee orientation and socialization, performance management and coaching, and diversity.

BS in Business Administration

Prerequisites

• HRMG 4201

All Other Programs

Prerequisites

• HRMG 4201 or HRMG 4200

5 credits

Human resource (HR) managers possess a dual role with the responsibility of ensuring wellbeing of employees while maintaining the goals of company. To fulfill this role, HR managers must have a thorough understanding of the federal laws and regulations governing the workplace as well as compliance guidelines regarding employee regulations. In this course, students examine and discuss the role of federal regulations, including equal opportunity, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related regulations. They also explore the role of human resource management in regard to performance appraisal systems, compensation, and labor-management issues.

Prerequisites

• HRMG 4202