Just the Facts
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Human Resources
- 60 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- Online
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Career Cluster
- Business Operations & Leadership
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Program Location
- Online
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Start Months
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August, January
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
- Term 1
- $ 2,690
- Term 2
- $ 2,690
- Term 3
- $ 2,690
- Term 4
- $ 2,696
- Books
- $ 2,191
- Estimated Total
- $12,957
Human Resources Overview
Human Resource professionals take care of the most important part of a business, it’s people! If you are a driven, detail oriented, people-person, then a career in Human Resources might be right for you. CVTC’s Human Resource’s degree program gives you the tools that you’ll need to take on this very important role in any business.
Learn to recruit and hire qualified employees, conduct employee orientation, implement compensation and wellness programs, and so much more! Exciting hands-on classes in HR law, Employee Relations and Recruitment and Selection will prepare you for the variety of day to day tasks that HR professionals encounter. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with an internship. The network of local employers and knowledge that CVTC arms you with, puts you steps ahead of the competition.
And best of all, going to college fits into your schedule with its online option! Classes start in January and August, and our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you apply, enroll, and get you the information you need to get started. Need financial aid? No problem! We can help with that too! If you are ready to take on a rewarding career that is full of variety, then apply today!
You will learn how to:
- Create an organizational workforce plan
- Develop training programs
- Examine organizational total rewards programs
- Incorporate employment law into business practices
- Facilitate effective employee relations
- Model leadership skills to promote effective workplace relationships
- Apply risk and safety programs to protect an organization from potential liability
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Earn credit for prior learning!
Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning
Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Human Resource Coordinator
- HR Assistant/Business Office Manager
- HR Generalist
- Recruiter
- Skills Trainer
Graduate Employers
- YMCA
- Red Cedar Canyon
- American Phoenix
- Johnson Truck Bodies
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$48K yearly salary
Our recent Human Resources graduates reported an average starting salary of $48,179.
192 regional jobs
There are 192 job openings in the CVTC district for the Human Resources industry.
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Human Resources program.
Sample Courses
Employee Relations
Learn customer service techniques, professional etiquette, confidentiality requirements, working with different cultures and generational attitudes, and career paths in the human resource field.
Human Resource Law
Topics include legalities in hiring practices, discrimination and harassment issues, wage and hour matters, family and medical leave, employment-at-will and wrongful discharge, privacy rights, and a basic introduction to state employment laws.
Recruitment & Selection
Learn about recruitment, selection, career development, legal issues associated with selecting employees, and roles in the selection process.
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Student Testimonial
At CVTC, we do a lot of application-based activities. You arenât just talking about something and taking a test on it. We had exercises like mock interviews and scenarios in which you had to fire people. I feel Iâm well-prepared to work in an HR office.
Hailey
Human Resources Student
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Program Accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn. Visit accreditation website.
Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Design an organizational workforce plan
- Develop training programs
- Analyze organizational total rewards programs
- Incorporate employment law into business practices
- Apply employees relations techniques
- Model leadership skills to promote effective workplace relationships (Local)
- Apply risk and safety programs to protect an organization from potential liability (Local)
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
Human Resources 10-116-1
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
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Fall-to-Spring Retention | 87% | 85% | 78% | 74% | 73% |
Year-to-Year Retention | 67% | 61% | 70% | 54% | N/A |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduation within 4-Years | 34% | 28% | 40% | 30% | 39% |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduate Count | 35 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Employed in a Related Field | 85% | 43% | 50% | 50% |
2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Met Criteria | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Not Met Criteria | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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Admission Requirements
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