Human Resources

60-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code 10-116-1

Human resources adds value to an organization by managing its most important resource – people. HR professionals attract, recruit and hire staff; provide details about programs and benefits; maintain employment records; and work with payroll. Explore employment law, employee training and development, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, and wellness and safety initiatives.

How Long It Will Take

Depending on course load, full-time students could complete this program in two years.

Start Date

You can begin this program in the fall or spring semester.

How This Program Is Offered

Evening completion and hybrid/online classes are available.

This is offered in an accelerated format. The Blended Option courses are organized into short, manageable segments (e.g. one class meeting each week for six or eight weeks) that meet during evening hours.

 What Makes This Program Unique

• Earn two degrees in three years by combining Human Resources with Leadership Development. Learn more about this dual degree option.
• Practice through simulated workplace projects such as the hiring process, compensation and benefits, training and development, employment law and corporate culture.
• Accelerated learning environment that blends interactive in-class activities with online learning.
• This program uses SHRM competencies and is aligned with Jefferson County SHRM (JCHRMA) and the National Association of African American Human Resources Professionals (NAAAHR-Milwaukee).
• Opportunity to network with local employers in capstone projects prior to graduation from the program.

Courses You'll Take

For the courses you’ll take, semester sequence, pathways and course descriptions, view the program catalog page.

This program includes general-education courses as well as introductory and advanced technology core courses. You may also have the opportunity to obtain credit for prior learning.