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Designed for individuals who want to enter the human resources field, the Associate of Applied Science – Human Resource Specialist degree program can be completed in as little as two years. Human resources specialists are employed by companies of all sizes to handle employee issues such as harassment and work complaints. They are also responsible for explaining benefit information to employees, helping manage the hiring and recruiting process, and setting up training for new employees. Sometimes a human resource specialist will specialize in one of the above duties and their title will reflect that; the job titles benefit manager, recruiting manager, and training manager are all examples of this. According to the Labor Department, a degree that combines behavioral science, business administration, and social science courses could be useful to human resource specialists due to the interdisciplinary nature of the position.

At most colleges an Associate of Applied Science – Human Resources Specialist degree program does provide a foundation in all of those subjects. You will likely encounter courses that discuss the psychological dynamics within an organization and conflict resolution strategies. Business related topics that will likely be discussed include accounting and management. Human resource specific instruction on subjects like payroll, benefits, and labor laws may also be included within the curriculum.

Example Courses

• Basic Mediator Training
• Principles of Employment
• Human Resources Information Systems and Records

Potential Industries

• Training
• Human Resources
• Government

Colleges Offering Degree

• Saint Paul College
• McKinley College
• South Texas College