Information on Associates Degrees in Human Resources

An associate's degree in human resources prepares graduates to begin or advance their careers in human resource management or to eventually complete their HR bachelor's degree.

Programs typically provide students with working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures and relevant computer applications, along with the skills needed to manage people in a workplace environment.

In general, course work for an associate's degree in human resources covers personnel recruitment and evaluation, employee relations, staff training and development, employment law, business ethics and compensation and benefits. Students should also expect to take some general education courses, such as math and writing.

Graduates with an associate's degree in human resources management qualify for entry-level positions, such as basic human resources generalists. HR associate's degree holders often also enter into specialized HR roles in private, public and nonprofit organizations; human resource clerks, HR assistants and assistant recruiters are some of the most popular jobs. Others work as training and development coordinators, payroll assistants and compensation or benefits specialists.

HR Associate's Degree—American Intercontinental University
Required Courses

Team Building and Conflict Resolution
Recruitment, Selection, and Records Management
Compensation and Benefits
Business and Society
Fundamentals of Marketing
English Composition
Computer Applications
College Algebra
International Business
Art Appreciation
Personal Finance Concepts
Aspects of Psychology
Introduction to Accounting
Business Presentations
Business Ethics
Business Management and Leadership
Project Management