| Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources
Understand what matters to people
UIW at a Glance
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
3
Learning formats to fit student needs
20
Years of online educational experience
Become an HR Professional
Do you enjoy helping others and want to learn how to be an effective HR professional, whether generalist or specialist? Then the UIW School of Professional Studies Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources is the degree for you. Acquire needed skills in talent management, recruiting, compensation and benefits, hiring, employee relations, HR strategy, and more.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources
The UIW School of Professional Studies Human Resources program prepares students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people. This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations. The B.A. in Human Resources degree provides students with the solid foundation needed to understand what matters to people.
Prepare for SHRM Certification
Prove your knowledge, competency and value with the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. The School of Professional Studies is SHRM certified to offer students in the Human Resources undergraduate program the SHRM Essentials course and the SHRM Exam Prep course.
UIW Human Resource students will:
Learn in small class sizes with one-on-one faculty support.
Gain skills in:
- Human resources
- Law
- Organizational Development
- Leadership
Career Outlook and Opportunities
With so many career opportunities in the human resources field, students can find their passion and make a mark positive impact in the industry.
With so many career opportunities in the human resources field, students can find their passion and make a mark in the industry.
Fast Facts:
- The annual salary for a Human Resources Specialist in Texas was $69,230 in May 2020.
- The annual salary for a Human Resources Assistant in Texas was $43,400 in May 2020.
- The annual salary for a Compensation and Benefits Manager was $125,130 year in May 2020 with 5 + years experience.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Human Resources graduates may find employment working in different companies, organizations, and start ups.
Examples of careers in Human Resources:
- Human Resources Assistant
- Human Resources Specialist
- Human Resources Manager
- Payroll Specialist
- Office Manager
- Training Coordinator
- Training and Development Specialist
- Training and Development Managers
- Recruiter
- Compensation Manager
- Benefits Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
Your Journey. Our Mission.
Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have challenged our students to think critically, explore curiously and to leverage their God-given talents to make positive impacts on their communities and the world around them.
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We would love to hear more about you to better help you reach your educational goals. Contact us to learn more about the program.
Dr. Thomas M. Evans
President, University of the Incarnate Word