Get up to $898 off tuition! Learn More

  1. All Degree Programs
Human Resources
Course Outline
Tuition & Financing
Career & Certification

Human Resources

Human Resources Estimated Time of Completion

Estimated Length of program:
62 Credit Hours in as little as 16 months, self-paced

Human Resources Estimated Time of Completion

Program Goal:
To prepare students to obtain entry-level HR employment in a wide range of fields.


Program Outcomes

With a degree in Human Resources, you’ll have the skills you need to be a leader in the business world. At our distance learning Human Resources school you’ll learn about workplace psychology, recruitment and staffing, employee benefits and labor relations. With our help, you can learn the essential HR skills needed to get started on a new career path or advance in your current career. There's no better time than now to start earning your degree.

The coursework trains students to:

  • Evaluate staffing needs.
  • Utilize effective recruiting and hiring practices.
  • Summarize the basics of employee benefit terminology and programs.
  • Design and implement orientation programs, corporate training and development programs.
  • Explore organizational responsibility for employee safety and related OSHA standards.
  • Maintain and interpret payroll records.
  • Assess the history and current role of labor unions, workers’ compensation and employee rights.
  • Illustrate human resources industry trends and evolving technology.

Rachel Haywood Instructor

Rachel Haywood
Human Resources/Course Expert

Meet the Instructor

Human Resource and Training Professional with over 25 years of leadership experience. Director of Human Resource and Talent Management for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, to include 5 deployments in support of both Operation Enduring and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Various roles in Human Resource Leadership with several large and well-established organizations to include Human Resource and Sales Instructor for Geico Insurance Company and Branch and Human Resource Manager for Allways Caring homecare. US Army senior veteran, retired.

Education Philosophy and Approach: I understand that Human Resources is essential and the heartbeat of every organization; I feel that my role as an educator contributes to this concept by shaping future professionals towards sustainability and servitude. We are essential. I am extremely passionate about this field because I believe in the servitude of others, that is my driving force and makes this mission worthwhile. I feel accomplished and proud with each new professional that I have the opportunity to mold, shape and mentor to become an outstanding leader. I have learned so much from my experience and I am absolutely ecstatic about this opportunity to continue my journey of learning, growth and mentorship within this organization.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-haywood-957a04aa/

Meet the Instructor

Rachel Haywood Instructor

Rachel Haywood
Human Resources/Course Expert

Human Resource and Training Professional with over 25 years of leadership experience. Director of Human Resource and Talent Management for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, to include 5 deployments in support of both Operation Enduring and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Various roles in Human Resource Leadership with several large and well-established organizations to include Human Resource and Sales Instructor for Geico Insurance Company and Branch and Human Resource Manager for Allways Caring homecare. US Army senior veteran, retired.

Education Philosophy and Approach: I understand that Human Resources is essential and the heartbeat of every organization; I feel that my role as an educator contributes to this concept by shaping future professionals towards sustainability and servitude. We are essential. I am extremely passionate about this field because I believe in the servitude of others, that is my driving force and makes this mission worthwhile. I feel accomplished and proud with each new professional that I have the opportunity to mold, shape and mentor to become an outstanding leader. I have learned so much from my experience and I am absolutely ecstatic about this opportunity to continue my journey of learning, growth and mentorship within this organization.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-haywood-957a04aa/

Program Outline

Semester 1 Courses Credit Hours
GE101 Success Strategies 1
BS100 Business Fundamentals 3
PY110 Workplace Psychology 3
MH101 Applied Business Math 3
BS120 Introduction to Management 3
BS150 Human Resources Management 3
Total: 16
Semester 2 Courses Credit Hours
HR140 Principles of Employment 3
CS101 or CS102 Computer Applications 3
BS140 Economics of Business 4
EN110 Business Communications 3
AC101 Introduction to Accounting I 3
Total: 16
Semester 3 Courses Credit Hours
HR200 Recruitment and Staffing 3
HR220 Employee Benefits Administration 3
BS170 Presentation Skills 3
HR230 Organizational Behavior 3
HR 240 Employee Training and Development 3
HR250 Occupational Safety and Health 3
Total: 18
Semester 4 Courses Credit Hours
GE200 Career Development Strategies 2
BS200 Business Law and Ethics 3
HR270 Labor Relations 3
HR290 Strategic Issues in Human Resources 2
HR299 Human Resources Management Practicum 2
Total: 12



Get started today!
ENROLL NOW

Or call toll-free 866.250.6851 to learn more.



Business & Legal Careers
Health & Service Careers
Popular Online Degrees