Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Maryville 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 Tennessee colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Maryville College

433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN

Maryville College is a nonprofit private institution located in Maryville, Tennessee and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Maryville College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

Areas of study offered at Maryville College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to Maryville College earn an SAT score between 950 - 1200, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of about 66 percent of which only 22 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at maryvillecollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 annually. Maryville College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Maryville College Scots participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Maryville College website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

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).