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  • Boost your leadership skills and master industry knowledge that will prepare you for success in hiring, training and retaining employees.
  • Explore a range of topics, including employment law, occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, health care, family leave and retirement plans
  • Learn completely online in an accelerated six-week class format that allows you to take two classes per semester and only focus on one at a time.
  • Enhance your resume with the program’s capstone project and internship opportunity that offers real-world experience in the field.
Program Credits
61
LOCATION
Online
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $10,510
Books and Supplies: $716
Start Dates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary Outlook
$66,997
Career Opportunities:
HR Generalist, HR Assistant, Talent Recruiter and Retention, Benefits Assistant

Human Resources Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Human Resources

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.