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Become a Leader in Human Resources

It's more important than ever for employers to attract, motivate, and retain qualified employees. Organizations of all kinds depend on their human resources staff to not only match employees with the jobs for which they are best suited, but to enhance their productivity and limit turnover.

Penn State's labor studies and employment relations classes address many topics critical to the human resources field.

Spring 2013

TERM 1
Thursdays, January 10–February 21 (Final exam February 28)
6:00–9:00 p.m.

Choose one of the following courses:

LER 100 Employment Relations (3 credits)
Introductory analysis of the employment relationship and the interrelated interests of management, workers, unions, and the public.

LER 136 Race, Gender, and Employment (3 credits)
Employment relations and legislative and policy responses to labor force issues of racial and gender inequality.

TERM 2
Thursdays, March 14–April 25 (Final exam May 2)
6:00–9:00 p.m.

Choose one of the following courses:

LER 201 Employment Relationship: Law and Policy (3 credits)
An examination of basic legal principles underlying the employment relationship, and their social, political, and economic bases.

LER 435 Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3 credits)
Analysis of labor relations problems in different areas of public employment. Prerequisite: 3 credits in Labor and Employment Relations

 

Fall 2013

TERM 1
Thursdays, August 29–October 17

Choose one of the following courses:

LER 100 Employment Relations (3 credits)
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Introductory analysis of the employment relationship and the interrelated interests of management, workers, unions, and the public.

LER 136 Race, Gender, and Employment (3 credits)
7:45–10:15 p.m.
Employment relations and legislative and policy responses to labor force issues of racial and gender inequality

TERM 2
Thursdays, October 24–December 19

Choose one of the following courses:

LER 201 Employment Relationship: Law and Policy (3 credits)
5:00–7:30 p.m.
An examination of basic legal principles underlying the employment relationship, and their social, political, and economic bases.

LER 435 Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3 credits)
7:45–10:15 p.m.
Analysis of labor relations problems in different areas of public employment. Prerequisite: 3 credits in Labor and Employment Relations
 

These courses are offered via the Video Learning Network and include online course work. Live classes are broadcast in high definition to classrooms around the state. As a participant, you will be able to communicate and share experiences with other adult students and instructors at multiple locations at all times.

Participating campuses: Penn State Berks, Penn State Brandywine, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State University Park

To register, please contact the campus you will attend.