Course Code: CSU-B-APROHR

Course Duration: 6 months

Contact Hours: 375

Tuition: $3,999.00

The Associate Professional in Human Resources Program introduces human resources (HR) functions and related elements and activities to students wishing to enter a career in this field or anyone who runs or may start a business of their own. This program will outline for students the roles and responsibilities of members of a typical HR department, educating the staff that make up a particular firm in various corporate policies, rules and/or procedures as well as how their individual role will include HR-related activities, whether officially part of an HR department or not. Students will move through the evolution of HR management through to the modern functions of most HR divisions from the perspective of both management and subordinate employees. Further, students will explore various compensation structures and gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs.

Education and National Certifications

  • Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
  • There is a National Certification exam available to students who successfully complete this program:
    • Human Resources Certification Institution® (HRCI) Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™)

Program Objectives

  • Solve mathematical problems using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Solve equations
  • Analyze business problems using percentages and statistical concepts
  • Apply mathematical concepts to business problems involving pricing and discounts
  • Explain various payroll issues that affect employers and employees
  • Apply mathematical concepts to business lending transactions
  • Apply mathematical concepts to business transactions involving annuities and stocks and bonds
  • Calculate various mortgage problems
  • Apply various depreciation methods
  • Apply mathematical concepts to business transactions involving inventory
  • Calculate various insurance and tax transactions
  • Analyze financial statements using mathematical concepts
  • HR Operations
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Human Resource Development and Retention
  • Health, Safety, and Security

National Certification

Students who complete the Columbia Southern University Associate Professional in Human Resources program will be prepared to sit for the Human Resources Certification Institution® (HRCI) Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) national certification exam(s). In order to work as a Associate Professional in Human Resources, many states nationwide are requiring that learners achieve national certification prior to working in that state. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the practical/clinical externship option with their program. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare students to sit for Human Resources Certification Institution® (HRCI) Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam(s). Students who complete this program can and do sit for the Human Resources Certification Institution® (HRCI) Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) national certification exam(s) and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so.

Externship / Hands on Training / Practicum

Although not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. The institution works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.