Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus 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 Illinois colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus (NC)

2601 N. Mulford, Rockford, IL

Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus is a two-year career college, which offers career oriented education for its students in Bridgeview and surrounding areas. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Communication Technology

In the previous year, over 200 students were awarded degrees with about 36% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over twenty different programs are offered at NBC, with an Associates degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Law and Justice Administration
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Business Administration
• Paralegal

To support students and graduates, Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus may provide some services to students like:

• Distance learning
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $52710

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).