2011-2012

Human Resources
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Downtown Milwaukee Campus 

Program code: 10-196-4

Overview - The Human Resources associate degree program is designed to provide you with basic skills to help companies facilitate the process of managing human talent to achieve organizations' overall goals and objectives. Specialized areas in the profession include recruitment, selection, training and development, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits.

Organizations are experiencing critical internal and external challenges that require knowledgeable and competent employees to help build and leverage their infrastructure to maintain sustainability as well as a competitive advantage. That advantage will be determined by their ability to effectively utilize their most valuable asset -- their human capital.

Career Outlook - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Outlook data indicates that overall employment is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Legislation and court rulings revising standards in various areas -- occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and family leave, among others -- will increase demand for human resources, training, and labor relations experts. Rising healthcare costs and a growing number of healthcare coverage options should continue to spur demand for specialists to develop creative compensation and benefits packages that companies can offer prospective employees.

Program Learning Outcomes - Students will learn:

• The foundation and appropriate administration of employment law
• The application of effective recruitment and selection processes
• Comprehensive strategies for training and development of employees
• The fundamentals of effective compensation and benefits administrations
• Critical employee relations strategies and the labor relations process
• The importance of health, wellness and safety initiatives within an organization

Preparation for Admission - The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment  

Future Opportunities - If you are interested in a baccalaureate degree upon completion of the program, check with a program counselor or advisor, and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Affirmative Action and EEO Specialist
Benefits Specialist
Compensation Specialist
Employment Specialist
HR Coordinator
Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment Specialist
Retirement Plan Specialist
Staffing Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Training Program Coordinator

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2011-12.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

* Prerequisite required.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.