Human Resource Management

The A.A.S. Human Resource Management Program provides its successful graduates with the skills necessary for entry level employment or the ability to transfer to both local and national four-year Human Resource programs.

The Human Resource Management program will prepare graduates:

• To be employed as entry-level Human Resource assistants or managers for small companies.
• For active participation in the Human Resource profession as leaders and/or mentors.
• To develop an interest in lifelong learning that will enable graduates to meet the challenging needs of industry.

Possible Employment Titles:

• Human Resource Generalist
• Human Resource Office Assistant / Administrative Assistant
• Recruiter
• Compensation Assistant
• Diversity Coordinator
• Employee Relations Advisor
• Work / Life Coordinator

In addition, we have partnered with local organizations such as The Amherst Chamber of Commerce, The Clarence Chamber of Commerce, The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, InfoTech Niagara, and The Buffalo Niagara Partnership to bring real-world experiences to the Human Resource Administration Program. A second semester internship with a local business will provide the opportunity to apply the concepts that you have learned from your studies to real workplace situations. There is also an agreement with the Disney Corporation for internships all over the world.

The program includes 65 credit hours of coursework (35 credits only for the certificate) over two years. The course selection is a mix of core college requirements and specially selected courses in business - giving you the skills you need to succeed in the business world. 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.

The additional courses to complete the Associate degree are listed below - they may be taken in any order.

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

Minimum Degree Requirements:

1. A total of at least 65 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
2. General Education Requirements:
   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)
3. Program Requirements:*
   BU101, BU106, BU132, BU201, BU274, HR101, HR105, HR204, HR210, HR215, HR220

*A Minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.
**MA107 or higher.