Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Human Resources Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to assist small to mid-sized organizations in effectively recruiting, developing, and utilizing their human resources. Students learn how to maximize the human potential for the benefit of the organization. This field of employment requires knowledge and skills in the following areas: occupational job analysis, compensation, benefits, training, staffing, employee relations, safety, and human resources information systems.

Careers such as HR Generalists or HR Specialists can be found in any non-profit, service or manufacturing organization. Human Resource Specialists can focus on areas such as employee recruitment/interviewing, employee training and development, wages and compensation, benefits, employee wellness, and occupational analysis. Students will have an opportunity to prepare for various related certifications such as from the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) and OSHA.

Program Outcomes

• Recruit and interview qualified candidates for available positions.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientations.
• Maintain personnel records and human resources information systems.
• Administer payroll and benefit programs.
• Organize health and safety programs.
• Coordinate employee training and education.
• Plan and implement employee relations activities.
• Understand employment law in order to assist managers and supervisors.
• Provide leadership with employee relations and EEO initiatives.
• Assist HR managers in larger organizations.

Graduates Have Found Employment As

• HR Manager/Coordinator/Administrator
• Training and Development Manager
• Compensation and Benefits Coordinator
• Employment and Placement Specialist
• Recruitment Specialist
• Labor Relations Specialist

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General Education Courses Within Program