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Human Resource Management

DEGREE LEVELS

AAS Associate Program
Division of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies

People are an organization’s most valuable resource—no one knows that more than graduates of Trocaire’s Human Resource Management program. The AAS program prepares students for entry-level positions in the constantly changing field of human resources, exposing them to courses in business, information technology and communications along with human resources specialties such as employee and labor relations, recruitment and benefits and compensation. Possible positions include Human Resource Generalists, Human Resource Office Administrative Assistants, Recruiters, Compensation Assistants, Diversity Coordinators, Employee Relations Advisors or Work/Life Coordinators.

In addition, we have partnered with local organizations such as several chambers of commerce, Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association and The Buffalo Niagara Partnership to provide hands-on experience. The internship component helps our students apply the concepts learned from their studies to real-world workplace situations. Human Resource Management students are also invited to become members of the Trocaire Student Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management, the largest professional organization for HR professionals.

Resources
Gainful Employment Information

 

PROGRAM STATISTICS

Human Resource assistants average an annual income of about $38K.

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED diploma with a minimum score of 2500.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 65 semester hours with a GPA of 2.0.
  • General Education:
    • College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102)*
    • Basic Communication (EN101 or EN200)
    • Humanities (Literature Elective: 6 credits)
    • Mathematics Elective (3-4 credits)**
    • Natural Science (6-8 credits)
    • Philosophy/Religious Studies (6 credits)
    • Social Science (6 credits)
  • Program Specific:*
    • BU101, BU106, BU132, BU201, BU274, HR101, HR105, HR204, HR210, HR215, HR220
    • *A Minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
    • **MA107 or higher.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program level student learning outcomes are outlined below.  At the completion of the AAS degree, or certificate program in the Human Resource Management Program, the student will be able to:

  1. Assist organizations in complying with all federal, state and local employment laws.
  2. Create human resources systems that support the strategic plan.
  3. Design, develop and deliver training and development plans to address knowledge, skills and ability necessary for success.
  4. Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees and compliance to labor contracts.
  5. Gain practical/hands on experience in the field of human resources.

In addition to program specific learning outcomes students achieving an associates degree will also achieve the following general education comes:

  1. Comprehend and articulate effectively through oral and written communication, and digital technology.
  2. Analyze, evaluate, synthesize and apply information and ideas.
  3. Value diverse cultural and ethical perspectives and experiences.
  4. Use processes, procedures, data, or evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions, and draw conclusions.

  • BU 101
    Introduction to Contemporary Business
    3
  • BU 106
    Business Communications I
    3
  • BU 132
    Information Technology I
    3
  • GS 100
    College Seminar*
    1
    OR
    GS 102
    College Success*
    3
  • HR 101
    Intro to Human Resources
    3
  • HR 105
    Recruitment, Selection & Ethics
    3

Semester 1

16 /18

  • BU 201
    Business Law
    3
  • BU 274
    Seminar and Internship
    4
  • HR 204
    Organizational Behavior
    3
  • HR 210
    Workplace Learning and Performance
    3
  • HR 215
    Employee and Labor Relations
    3
  • HR 220
    Benefits and Compensation
    3

Semester 2

19

  • EN 101
    English Composition
    3
    OR
    EN 200
    Advanced Composition
    3
  • HE 000
    Humanities Elective
    3
  • LIT 000
    Literature Elective
    3
  • 000
    Philosophy / Religious Studies Elective
    3
  • 000
    Philosophy / Religious Studies Elective
    3

Semester 3

15

Semester 4

15

Certificate Program
Division of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies

People are an organization’s most valuable resource—no one knows that more than graduates of Trocaire’s Human Resource Management program. The Certificate program allows students to focus almost all of their academic work in the core Human Resources Management curriculum and prepares them for entry-level positions in the constantly changing field of human resources. The curriculum exposes them to courses in business, information technology and communications along with human resources specialties such as employee and labor relations, recruitment and benefits and compensation.

Possible positions include Human Resource Generalists, Human Resource Office Administrative Assistants, Recruiters, Compensation Assistants, Diversity Coordinators, Employee Relations Advisors or Work/Life Coordinators. The program is built so that graduates can easily continue into the two-year AAS Human Resource Management degree if they so choose.

In addition, we have partnered with local organizations such as several chambers of commerce, Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association and The Buffalo Niagara Partnership to provide hands-on experience. The internship component helps our students apply the concepts learned from their studies to real-world workplace situations. Human Resource Management students are also invited to become members of the Trocaire Student Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management, the largest professional organization for HR professionals.

PROGRAM STATISTICS

Human Resource assistants average an annual income of about $38K.

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED diploma with a minimum score of 2500.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 35 semester hours with a GPA of 2.0.
  • Program Specific:*
    • BU101, BU106, BU132, BU201, BU274, HR101, HR105, HR204, HR210, HR215, HR220
    • *A Minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
    • **MA107 or higher.

  • BU 101
    Introduction to Contemporary Business
    3
  • BU 106
    Business Communications I
    3
  • BU 132
    Information Technology I
    3
  • GS 100
    College Seminar*
    1
    OR
    GS 102
    College Success*
    3
  • HR 101
    Intro to Human Resources
    3
  • HR 105
    Recruitment, Selection & Ethics
    3

Semester 1

16 /18

  • BU 201
    Business Law
    3
  • BU 274
    Seminar and Internship
    4
  • HR 204
    Organizational Behavior
    3
  • HR 210
    Workplace Learning and Performance
    3
  • HR 215
    Employee and Labor Relations
    3
  • HR 220
    Benefits and Compensation
    3

Semester 2

19