The Associate of Applied Science program Human Resources program trains students to:

• maintain personnel records of an organization's employees
• assist with internal and external notification of position openings
• assist in the hiring process
• answer employee questions
• prepare reports for managers
• administer aptitude tests, and screen applicants.

Students may also take courses in Accounting, Principles of Business, Economics, Business Office Procedures, Career Development, Communication, Strategies for Success, Human Resources Law, Business Math, Records Management & Security, Management Training and Development, Group Dynamics, Leadership, Employee Benefits, and Psychology.

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Do you love talking with people? Are other people's interests, talents and personalities interesting to you? Do you find satisfaction in helping people? If so, Human Resources is the career for you!

This industry is growing and earning your associate's degree is the perfect first step toward taking control of your future. As a HR professional you can make up to $45,000/year! Not to mention all of the great industries you can work in including: travel, finance, law, technology, fashion, entertainment, retail, real estate, and many, many more!

McKinley's career-driven curriculm teaches you the skills you'll need to succeed as a Human Resources Specialist. And it's so easy once you know the fundamentals. McKinley's clear, concise, step-by-step methods make it easier than you ever thought possible. The skills you learn here can become the cornerstone for a long and successful career.

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The Human Resources Specialist program contains the same key components that underpin the College's other strong business programs: a foundation in basic and career success skills, and a capstone internship providing practical, real-world experience.

Students will learn how to Comprehend the primary functions of human resources in organizations, and apply those functions in the decision-making process; Apply information technology skills to specific human resources applications; Develop and begin to apply leadership skills in various settings; Understand and apply the principles of ethical behavior to the workplace; Demonstrate knowledge of economic and quantitative issues in the business environment.

Specializations are available in compensation and benefits or payroll administration or choose to become generalists in Human Resources.

Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions that include:

• staff recruitment
• compensation and benefits
• payroll
• evaluation
• and training.

You will also have a solid business foundation with a focus on business administration techniques, critical thinking, decision making, communication skills, and information technology skills. As part of this program, students study local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations and learn ethical practices and perform to these standards.

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Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics, compensation, benefits, and records management. Students will learn the importance of applying principles of team building and conflict resolution to solve problems. They will also gain an understanding of the development of compensation and incentive plans and the components of employee benefit programs.