Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Cedar Crest College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Cedar Crest College

Also known as Carnegie Mellon

5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

About
Cedar Crest College, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a women's college founded 1867. The school was founded to provide females the best educational opportunities, and has since expanded on that goal, preparing women to become leaders in their field. The school has historical ties to the United Church of Christ, though it is independent of the church in regards to school operations. Cedar Crest College is a private four year liberal arts institution that also provides graduate programs.

Academics
Cedar Crest College offers a variety of programs to fulfill the needs of its students and assist them in pursuing their academic and career goals. Through a liberal arts curriculum, students will be exposed to a variety of courses, though a majority will fulfill general education requirements and  classes focused on their major. Students are encouraged to explore options and take on electives in order to broaden their academic horizons.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Communication
• History
• Psychology
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Cedar Crest COllege must submit an application for admission along with test scores, and high school transcripts, all of which will be reviewed in order to assess whether or not the student is right for the school. Once the review is completed a notification will be sent to the student. If accepted students will begin their education the following semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the resulting information from which will be used to determine need eligibility and awards. Students may also be required to provide additional tax and financial information to ensure that they the students FAFSA is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cedar Crest College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

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