Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at University of Scranton 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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University of Scranton

101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA

University of Scranton provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Scranton, PA and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Scranton.

Areas of study available at University of Scranton include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1030 to 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 22 to 26. 72% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,000 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for University of Scranton is the "Royals", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students who would like to learn more about University of Scranton may take a look at their website at http://www.scranton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Scranton has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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).