The Human Resources Specialist program contains the same key components that underpin the College's other strong business programs: a foundation in basic and career success skills, and a capstone internship providing practical, real-world experience. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions that include staff recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, evaluation, and training. Graduates of this program will also have a solid business foundation with a focus on business administration techniques, critical thinking, decision making, communication skills, and information technology skills. Student can select specialization areas in compensation and benefits or payroll administration or choose to become generalists in Human Resources. As part of this program, students study local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations and learn ethical practices and perform to these standards.
What You Learn
- Comprehend the primary functions of human resources in organizations, and apply those functions in the decision-making process.
- Apply information technology skills to specific human resources applications.
- Develop and begin to apply leadership skills in various settings.
- Understand and apply the principles of ethical behavior to the workplace.
- Demonstrate knowledge of economic and quantitative issues in the business environment.
So why not call one of our helpful admissions representatives right now at
1.800.895.1738 to discuss if a career as an Human Resources Specialist might be right for you.
(Note: The Human Resources Specialist program is NOT available to NY State residents.)
| Major Class Requirements |
Credits |
| ACCT110 |
Accounting Principles I |
3 |
| BUSS100 |
Business Principles |
3 |
| BUSS103 |
Introduction to Human Resource Functions |
3 |
| BUSS107 |
Introduction to Compensation and Benefits |
3 |
| BUSS113 |
Law & Ethics in the Business Environment |
3 |
| BUSS133 |
Employment Law |
3 |
| BUSS260 |
Internship/Capstone Experience |
3 |
| PSYC101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| Major Electives |
9 |
| General Class Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL100 |
Composition and Research |
3 |
| ENGL110 |
Oral Presentations |
3 |
| ENGL230 |
Writing for Business & Technology |
3 |
| INFT100 |
Information Technology I |
3 |
| LIBS100 |
Information Literacy & Research |
3 |
| MATH103 |
Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
| PHIL201 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| SOSC101 |
Human Relations |
3 |
| SOSC215 |
Career Managment |
3 |
| Open Electives |
3 |
(Note: The Human Resources Specialist program is NOT available to NY State residents.)
