Human Resources Degree Programs in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

University of Scranton Human Resources Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Resources Studies.
Multidisciplinary approach merging HR, social/behavioral sciences, business, and liberal arts.
Required business minor to complement HR studies.
Required practical experience through an internship.
Required 80-hour service learning component.
Focus on the changing nature of HR work nationally and globally, with study abroad encouraged.
Includes specific academic requirements like a portfolio and minimum GPAs in major/cognate courses.
Opportunity for an accelerated B.S./M.S. program in five years.

Concentration within the BS in Management degree at FDU Florham's Silberman College of Business.
Focuses on skills needed for a growing and in-demand human resources field.
Program features practical, project-based learning led by experienced faculty and HR professionals.
Connects students with professional human resources mentors from executive and young alumni advisory boards.
Junior and senior HR students receive complimentary student membership in The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Graduates receive complimentary prep materials for the aPHR certification exam.
Opportunity for an internship course (MGMT 4941) which can substitute for a required course.

Graduate Academic Certificate program focusing on Human Resource Development.
Requires completion of 15 credit hours.
Includes a core foundational course in HR Development.
Offers a selection of elective courses in key HR and Leadership areas.
Requires a minimum grade of B or better in all coursework for completion.
Curriculum covers topics like Instructional Design, Program Planning, Career Development, and Organizational Leadership.

Flexible learning options: 100% online or some online/some in-person.
Out-of-state students taking online classes pay no out-of-state tuition.
100% student satisfaction reported by recent graduates.
Recent graduates reported an average starting salary of approximately $55k.
Comprehensive 60-credit Associate Degree designed for completion in 2 years.
Learn from experienced HR professionals with hands-on training and industry networking opportunities (SHRM).
Strong transfer opportunities to various 4-year institutions, including guaranteed admission agreements.