Learn how to support both your workplace and employee success through human resource management policies and actions that build positive morale

Why Consider a Human Resource Administration Degree?

You want to be involved in employee recruitment and hiring activities.
The opportunity to play a key role in building good morale in the workplace interests you.
You look forward to helping, teaching, and advising others about their careers.
Building relationships with people is something you enjoy.
You appreciate structure and enjoy creating an orderly work environment.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
As one of our most popular programs, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with many other students and join our SHRM Club-Lakeshore Student Chapter.

What It Takes

Attention to detail
Great communication skills
Good time management skills
Ability to learn technology programs and platforms
Empathy and discretion in dealing with other people’s concerns and issues
Interest in learning and implementing policies and procedures

Career Area

Business, Management and Administration

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-116-1

Availability

CBE

Associate Degree
Term Varies
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Flexible Start Dates

Fall 2024 CBE Schedule

Amy Olson's On Campus Support Hours are Tuesdays from 8 AM – 3 PM & Wednesday from 8 AM - 4 PM

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

Career Outlook

Human Resource Administration

Median Income: $48,999.68*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

Human Resources Specialists

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2022-23 Lakeshore graduates.

Transfer Options

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

View Human Resource Administration Career Pathway

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $9,628.20
Book Cost: $519.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $10,147.20

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Amy Olson

"Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to," is one of my favorite quotes and sums up how I feel about Human Resources. We are typically the first and last person you see in your employment lifecycle. We are responsbile for first and last impressions and everything in between to be sure you are challenged, developing, and engaged in your workplace!

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