Instructor: Erika McCalpine

Erika McCalpine
Biography: Erika McCalpine is the Associate Dean for Career Technical Education and Workforce Development for Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL. Before returning to Alabama, Erika was the Chief Equity Officer for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Erika has also served as faculty at Oregon State University-Cascades, and her beloved alma mater, the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). Erika earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in Business Management, and her master's in Management with concentrations in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from the same institution. Erika devoted almost ten years of her career to teaching in academia, but has transferred to administrative roles. With that transition, Erika still has a strong desire to share her knowledge and experience so she teaches psychology courses online. Erika is a Society of Human Resource Management -Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). When Erika has spare time, she enjoys binge watching good television shows and spending time with family.

Classes by this instructor


HR Certification Preparation: SHRM CP & SCP Exam Prep
Demonstrate your value as a Human Resource Professional through certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). This course prepares you for the SHRM certification exams, recognized as one of the global standards in certification for the HR professional. SHRM member fee and non-member fee options. This course is for experienced HR professionals (not an entry to the HR profession). More information about course, certification candidate requirements and SHRM membership below.
This class is offered each fall

October 8, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Online