Program Description
The Human Resource Management Specialist Certificate prepares individuals to perform human resources functions in the HR Department in most companies. Graduates new to the field will be human resource assistants. These employees will be able to keep records of a company's employees and update information and answer questions about employees.
Career Information
Occupation
Human Resources Assistant
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 12.5% nationally and 15.5% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $25,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Erskine Hawkins, Jr.
Chair, Accounting and Business Administrative Technology
404-225-4553
ehawkins@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Credit Hours: 18
Estimated Program Cost: $3,253
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (12 Credits)
Select one of the following (3 Credits)
Occupational Electives (3 Credits)
| XXXX xxxx | Program Specific Advisor Guided Electives | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to train employees in the skills of good communications.
2. Graduates will be able to understand restraints of federal regulation upon the employment of workers.
3. Graduates will be able to implement organizational policies and procedures for recruiting, orienting, training, and assessing staff performance.
4. Graduates will be able to measure performance and make corrective action to insure that goals and objectives are accomplished.