The Bachelor of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in Training and Development prepares students to help improve the effectiveness of organizations by developing employees’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance. Employee development is almost universally recognized as a strategic tool for an organization's continuing growth, productivity, and ability to retain valuable employees. Therefore, the need for training and development specialists/professionals remains very relevant in 21st Century organizations. The BS in Human Resources with Concentration in Training and Development program at Limestone University is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management. Therefore, the curriculum content is defined by guidelines provided by SHRM to enable students to develop the necessary competencies. As the program is academically aligned with SHRM, students in their final year will have eligibility to register for the SHRM-Certified Professional Examinations.
The Human Resources Training and Development degree program is available online. Online programs have the same content and curriculum as traditional on-campus programs. All coursework, including lectures, assignments, and exams, is available through the Canvas online learning system.
Online programs are asynchronous, which means there are no specific times you must be online. Professors and other instructors are available during virtual “office hours” for discussion. The programs are designed to allow you to focus on two courses in eight-week terms.
As an online student, you may be eligible to transfer credits from other accredited colleges. Learn more about our online program admission requirements.
Graduates of the BS in HR with a concentration in HR can work in positions such as Training and Development Administrator, Learning and Development Specialist, Talent Development Consultant, Learning and Development Manager, Training and Organizational Development Specialist to mention but a few.
Check out these four jobs you can get with a human resources degree from a college such as Limestone University.