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Human Resources

Human Resources

Associate Degree - Two Years

Program/Certificate Code: 10-196-4

This program is offered in Eau Claire and can be started in August or January. This program is also offered in River Falls and can be started in August. This program is eligible for Financial Aid.

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Description

If you're interested in helping others, working as a member of a team, and have good communication skills, a career in human resources could be a good match for you.

Human resources play a critical role in the success of any organization. With the employment picture rapidly changing, human resources professionals have diverse career opportunities. CVTC's Human Resource program is your first step toward a rewarding career.

This program includes an internship and covers the key areas within human resources. You'll learn how to
• Recruit and select qualified candidates for available positions.
• Understand and apply employment laws.
• Organize and promote safety, health, and wellness programs.
• Coordinate employee training sessions.
• Administer benefit and payroll programs.
• Maintain employee records and documentation.
• Create an employment improvement plan.
• Act professionally and ethically in a work setting.
• Acquire human and employee relation skills.
• Learn the role of HR in the workplace.

Graduates pursue careers as HR generalists, recruiters, trainers, payroll administrators and other human resource specialists in private industry, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. This program could be what you need to begin a rewarding career!

Courses
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Minimum Program Credits Required - 68
Admissions Requirements

Admission Overview

The admissions process has been broken down into phases. Some programs only have one phase, while others have multiple phases.

Phase One: General Admission

  • If you have an international degree/diploma you must take the TOEFL® exam and receive a minimum score of 61 on the internet-based test, or 500 on the paper-based test. If you want to be included in a study group to prepare for the TOEFL exam contact Lynette Neibauer at 715-858-1892 or lneibauer@cvtc.edu.

Entrance Assessment

An Associate Degree or higher may be used as a substitution for an Entrance Exam (transcript required).

COMPASS Reading: 75 (only used for course placement)
COMPASS Writing: 60 (only used for course placement)
COMPASS Pre-Algebra: 45 (only used for course placement)
ACT Composite Score: 18 or higher

Admission Process Complete

Once the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program.

International Students

See our International Students website for more information.

Estimated Costs

2012-2013 Tuition & Fees

View a breakdown of additional fees, on our Tuition & Fees page.

  • $116.90 per credit (resident)
  • $175.35 (out-of-state resident)

Estimated Term Costs

1st Term
$2,117
2nd Term
$1,891
3rd Term
$2,260
4th Term
$2,269

Books

The figure below is an estimate of what you will pay for books throughout the duration of your program if you purchase your books through the CVTC bookstore. For more details visit www.efollet.com

Estimated Book Fees: $2,995

Total Program Cost

The figure below is an estimate based on current tuition and fee rates and is intended for planning purposes only.

$11,531