Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Salve Regina 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Salve Regina University (RWU)

One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI

Salve Regina University is a nonprofit private institution located in Newport, RI and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Salve Regina University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,600.

Areas of study offered at Salve Regina University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1030 - 1190 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Salve Regina University. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 17% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $36,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $8,700 annually. Some students at Salve Regina University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Salve Regina University Seahawks participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.salve.edu.

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).