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Career Specific Information
Upon successful completion of the General Studies program, an individual is prepared to work in a variety of business and government settings in positions such as office manager, executive assistant, administrative services manager, or book keeping clerk as well as more general fields such as human services or education. With further coursework and/or certification training, an individual can also enter into a wide range of other professions (e.g., law, medicine, psychology, social work, education).
10-year Job Growth Forecast
the next 10 years, the Human Resources Assistant field is projected to grow by more than 19,000 positions.
Total number of new jobs and replacement jobs
*2016 total jobs is an estimate
Average Salaries
If you choose to work as a Human Resources Assistant, you can expect to earn:
The top 10% earn:
$50,380
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The upper 25% earn:
$42,340
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The median earn:
$34,970
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The lower 25% earn:
$28,540
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*Total compensation includes bonus. Salaries listed are dependent on prior experiences as well as the number of years of seniority.
Job Market
In 2006, there were more than 168,000 Human Resources Assistant positions.
Available positions include:
- Healthcare Manager
- Human Resources Assistant
- Analyst
- Executive Assistant
The information on Job Titles, Salary, and Job Growth was assembled using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes.
Program Description
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA-GS) engages the student in a well-rounded general education. Achieving effective writing skills is a major component of the program, as over 50% of the required courses involve writing for content and persuasion. In this program, students engage in introductory courses.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Effectively communicate, analyze and synthesize knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines
- Analyze the perspectives and terminology of a variety of academic disciplines
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BA-GS) engages the student in higher-level curriculum in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, communication, and natural sciences. The BA-GS places emphasis on writing for content and communication.
Program Outcomes
At the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Effectively communicate, analyze, and synthesize knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines
- Analyze the perspectives and terminology of an array of academic disciplines
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills
- Apply the knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences in appropriate ways
- Demonstrate skills in research, writing, and presentation across a variety of disciplines
Course Highlights & Curriculum
| BA150 |
Principles of Business Management |
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PS240 |
Fundamentals of Psychology |
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BA201 |
Microeconomics |
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BA250 |
Personal Finance |
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CJ102 |
Introduction to Criminology |
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PL401 |
Philosophy of Science and Technology |
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