Programs
Associate of Science in Human Resource Administration
 

Description
Human resource administration focuses on securing, maintaining, and utilizing an effective work force within organizations. It involves many activities, which include recruitment, and screening of prospective employees, the study of training needs, preparing human resource forecasts, and the development of compensation systems. Human resources administration is used to promote effective employee performance, staff development and job satisfaction. Students are exposed to an interdisciplinary curriculum, which requires the integration of knowledge from the liberal arts, social and behavioral sciences, and business. A degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Objectives
The Human Resource Administration program will prepare students for an entry-level position as a Human Resource Administrator. Students will train in multi-discipline fields to develop the skills to demonstrate basic business communication skills, understand basic business operations, human resource management, records management, recruitment and staffing concepts and techniques, compensation and benefits administration, basic employment law, training techniques, and conflict resolution methodology

Prerequisites

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass the entrance exam
• Criminal background check

Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science Degree in Human Resource Administration, students must complete 65.0 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credit hours in General Education Courses for a total of 89.0 credit hours (1384 clock hours). This degree program can be completed in 18 months for full-time day students for 28 months for part-time evening students.