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Human resource professionals play a valuable role in an organization, helping companies succeed through employee and organizational development. A career in HR is never boring, it’s always growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of employers. With your associate’s degree in Human Resources, you will be in high demand and able to work practically anywhere – in small to mid-size organizations, corporations, nonprofits, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, you name it – because wherever there are employees, there is a need for human resources.

At Blackhawk, we don’t just teach theory, we offer real-world training to give you the necessary skills needed to understand job analysis, compensation, benefits, training, staffing, employee relations, safety, and human resources information systems. The program is flexible to fit your busy schedule. Enroll as a full-time or part-time student, or take an accelerated route with eight-week in-person classes congruent with eight weeks of online classes.

As a graduate, you can pursue a variety of careers such as a human resources generalist, compensation or benefits specialist, corporate trainer, HR manager or recruiter. In addition, once you complete the program, you will be well prepared for the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) certification. A career in human resources is an exciting opportunity for you to provide amazing value and find the role that fits you best.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,063

Median Wage

$64,200

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Word Documents
  • Human Resource Management
  • English Composition 1
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Intermediate Excel
  • Customer Service Essentials
  • Training and Development
  • Employment Law
  • Staffing Organizations
  • Team Building: Communicating and Building Cohesiveness
  • Organizational Development
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Accounting I
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Labor Relations
  • Health, Safety and Security
  • Introduction to Psychology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Payroll Accounting
  • Management Principles
  • Human Resource Practium
  • Team Building: Inclusion and Engagement
  • Speech
  • Introduction to Sociology or Intro to American Government
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

Get Credit For Your Experience!

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Design an organizational workforce plan
  • Develop training programs
  • Analyze organizational total rewards programs
  • Incorporate employment law into business practices
  • Apply employee relations techniques
Human Resources program at Blackhawk

Highlights

Associate Degree

61 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Related Offerings

Potential Careers

HR Manager/Administrator

Training and Development Manager/Coordinator

Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Staffing and Recruitment Specialist

HR Assistant/Office Manager

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Associate Degree

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.