Human Resources 60–61 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Human Resources Associate Degree program provides a well-rounded study in the Human Resources profession within the context of the fundamentals of a business organization, finance, management and related studies. This program provides the learner with training in a broad range of Human Resource topics including: employment law, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations and safety programs.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Facilitate effective employee relations
- Examine organizational total rewards programs
- Incorporate employment law into business practices
- Develop training programs
- Create an organizational workforce plan
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Staffing Coordinator
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
- Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
- Hiring Coordinator
- Human Resources Generalist
Courses
The Human Resources Associate Degree is a 60–61 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Western Governors University | BS in Business Administration Accounting |
| Western Governors University | BS in Business Administration Healthcare Management |
| Western Governors University | BS in Business Administration HR Management |
| Western Governors University | Bs in Business Administration IT Management |
| Western Governors University | BS in Business Administration Management |
| Western Governors University | BS in Business Administration Marketing |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
View all transfer guidesAdmissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.