Human Resources Administration

The Associate of Applied Science in Human Resources Administration provides students with instruction in the day- to-day administration of a human resources department. In addition, the program also reviews union and employment relations, benefits management, policy writing and employment law. In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal to about two (2) hours for everyone (1) hour of lecture. Upon successful completion of the program (see graduation requirements section of the catalog), students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in an entry level human resource and/or human resource-related field(s).

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Identify human behavior and how organizations can develop a culture built on the principles of the cooperation’s.
• Demonstrate skills including planning and decision-making, organizing, controlling and leading employees.
• Understand the importance of diversity in the workplace.
• Describe various employment law as it relates to their organization.
• Understand fundamental concepts in leadership and human resources.

What Sets This Program Apart

• Study Online, On Your Time – 100% online format lets you balance school with work and life.
• Certification Prep Included – Get ready for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR®) exam.
• Experienced Faculty – Learn from HR professionals who know the field inside and out.
• Career Support – Access resume help, job placement assistance, and interview coaching.

All students must demonstrate completion of a high school diploma, a recognized equivalency certificate (GED), a State-authorized examination recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma (such as HiSET or TASC), a qualifying home-school diploma, or official transcripts of a conferred Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited postsecondary institution. All students must also pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment (DLRA) with a technical competency score of 70 or higher, must be at least seventeen (17) years of age, and must be interviewed by an admissions advisor prior to enrollment.

Students applying for this program must successfully pass the Wonderlic entrance examination with a minimum score of 17. An applicant who does not achieve the required score may be given a second attempt after a minimum 24-hour waiting period; if unsuccessful, the waiting period increases to 14 days, and failure on the third attempt will result in the inability to enroll at the College.

This program is designed for professionals with a certificate or coursework in a human resources-related program. In addition to the Admissions Requirements, students must have a confirmed certificate/diploma (or coursework) in the field, completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and confirmed with official transcripts in English, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher from the previous educational institution.

This program is delivered online. Stautzenberger College courses are not self-paced and must be completed as prescribed in the course syllabus. Students taking courses online must complete the online orientation prior to the first day of the first course and need a computer with high-speed Internet access; the platform for online courses is Moodle.

Each modular program term meets for ten (10) weeks and each term consists of two (2) five (5) week modules. Full-time students take a minimum of twelve (12) and a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term, typically two (2) courses each five (5) week module.

Next session starts November 16, 2026.

Estimated tuition for this program is $17,050 (based on the current term rate; tuition rates are subject to change for future terms), with estimated fees of $2,350 and estimated books of $700. Estimated first-term costs are $5,513.

Fees include a $200 Administrative Fee, a $150 Academic Success Fee, and a $200 Technology Fee for each and every 10-week term, and a $150 Graduation Fee. A one-time $225 Fee is applied to programs with an externship or clinical component.

Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the cost per credit hour for their program. Tuition payments are billed on a quarterly basis and are due at the beginning of each term unless alternative arrangements have been approved; you’re only charged for the quarters in which you are enrolled.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The following financial aid programs are available to qualifying students at Stautzenberger College: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), private rehabilitation benefits, alternative loan / cash payment programs and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Students seeking financial aid must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); the school code for Stautzenberger College is 004866.

Stautzenberger College assists the student and their family in developing a payment plan to enable the student to complete their program. The College also makes available a Retail Installment Contract financing option for students who have not been able to obtain sufficient financing through federal, state, or alternative financial aid options.

In honor of the College’s Centennial, prospective students may apply for a $250 Stautzenberger 100th Anniversary Scholarship by submitting an essay or video; see an admissions advisor for procedures and deadlines.

Estimate your costs with the Stautzenberger Net Price Calculator: https://sctoday.clearcostcalculator.com/student/

Every industry needs human resources experts. From recruiting and onboarding to managing benefits and compliance, HR professionals are critical to organizational success.

Graduates of the Human Resource Administration program may pursue roles such as:

• Human Resources Assistant
• Benefits Coordinator
• Payroll and Onboarding Specialist
• Training Coordinator
• HR Compliance Specialist

Most recent graduation and employment rates reported to ACCSC (published January 2026) for this program: graduation rate 91% and employment rate 50% (cohort time frame Sept 2023 – August 2024).