Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York

200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and publically funded. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,500.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Commerce
• Communications

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York. Scores in a range of 19 - 22 on the ACT or 1270 - 1610 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts about 80 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 30 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, 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).