Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 412150
- Phone: (702) 342-0000 x00000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
62:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
98FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$1,903Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Human Resources Degree
The human resources program at Columbia Southern University prepares students for careers as a human resources assistant or manager or labor relations manager. The program focuses on managing the development of human capital in organizations and providing services to individuals and groups. Program courses include: personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, civil rights, laws and regulations, compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment, and managing employee and job training programs. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer human resources degrees.
Columbia Southern University
9340 W. Sahara Ave Ste. 205, Las Vegas, NV
Columbia Southern University, headquartered in Orange Beach, Alabama, was founded in 1993 by Dr. Robert G. Mayes Sr., who remained president of the school until his death in 2005. The school provides online degree programs, and has expanded its program offerings since its foundation. The school is designed to meet the scheduling demands of its students, allowing for familial and work obligations to be fulfilled while pursuing a degree. The school is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Academics
Columbia Southern University offers certificate, associate, bachelor, master and doctoral programs. The school provides a variety of majors. The school has agreements in place with a large number of universities throughout the country allowing for the transfer of credits to and from the institution, allowing for additional education opportunities.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions to Columbia Southern University requires individuals wishing to enter its undergraduate programs to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have obtained 12 semester credits from a college, a veteran. The master program requires individuals to have obtained a bachelor degree. The doctoral degree in business administration requires both a bachelor and master degree in business or a related field and a minimum of two years work experience to be considered. Financial aid is available through federal grants and loans, scholarships, or through military aid programs. Students in need of financial aid may contact the school's financial aid office to obtain assistance in the application process. Members of the military trough the army's GoArmyEd tuition assistance program.
Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia Southern University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 21 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 153 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 14 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 61 |
| Female | 127 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 58 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| White | 89 |
| Multiple Races | 9 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Human Resources program at Columbia Southern University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Compensation and Benefits Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Human Resources Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Training and Development Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Human Resources Specialists
Description
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, human resources specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.80
- Average Annual Salary: $53650
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Columbia Southern University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Columbia Southern University may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Career path counseling