At StraighterLine our mission is to help make it easier for students like you to reach your career goals by streamlining your path to a college degree and supporting your success along the way. One way we do this is by partnering with colleges and universities, like Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), that offer convenient, in-demand degree programs that match our academic standards. The mission of SNHU is to transform the lives of learners. Their success is defined by their learners' success. By relentlessly challenging the status quo and providing the best support in higher education, SNHU expands access to education by creating high quality, affordable, and innovative pathways to meet the unique needs of each and every learner.
About SNHU
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 3,000 on campus students and over 200,000 online students, making it one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. By reinventing higher education to fit the needs of today's students and workforce, SNHU ensures its students are keeping pace with new technologies and professional requirements. SNHU provides unparalleled support and service to help students achieve their dreams and transform their lives and the lives of those around them. In addition to a physical campus, SNHU offers a suite of over 200 online, affordable degree programs that includes a diverse mix of certificate, associate, bachelor, and master programs. SNHU has generous transfer credit policies, allowing students to transfer up to 45 credits into an associate degree, 90 credits into a bachelor’s, and 12 credits into a master’s. Many undergraduate programs also include free elective space as part of the curriculum, allowing for even more flexibility.
SNHU’s Online Human Resource Management Degree
SNHU’s newest undergraduate degree program, its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resource Management, was built in direct response to job opportunities in the market as well as demand from students. The program was designed to align with the Society for Human Resource Management's Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). competencies. It was strategically developed with the support and guidance of industry-based experts who have active roles in human resources across a broad spectrum of industries. Several of these subject-matter experts also comprise the adjunct faculty team, many of whom are credentialed in Human Resources from one of many professional industry organizations. This 120-credit online program is comprised of:
- General Education courses (42 credits)
- Business core (30 credits)
- Major courses (21 credits)
- Major electives (12 credits: 6 dictated and 6 free electives)
- Free electives (15 credits)
The courses that make up SNHU’s undergraduate Business core will teach you the general knowledge and skills needed for the profession. The major electives and free electives offer the opportunity to customize your HR pathway or take advantage of SNHU's generous transfer credit policy. For example, two elective courses were built specifically for this degree program for students looking to specialize in talent management. Assignments are authentic scenario-based learning opportunities based on questions, problems, and assignments you will find in HR jobs across all industries. Integrated experiences in the courses are designed to challenge you with opportunities to analyze problems, apply learning, and respond to “employees” in a video environment. Also embedded into the coursework are industry-recognized credentials from HRCI, providing the opportunity to earn credentials that can be added to your resume or LinkedIn profile before even earning your degree. Among these is prep work for HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certificate. No internship is required for this program, however, there’s opportunity for students who desire to take an internship to earn credit towards their free electives. Students are responsible for identifying and securing internships, but SNHU’s Internship team will vet the relevancy and authenticity of placements so you can feel confident the hard-earned experience will be applied toward your degree program.
Earning Your Degree
By partnering with StraighterLine, SNHU makes it convenient for students to fulfill the school’s general education requirements. This is particularly helpful if you’re looking to save money on your degree and earn it in less time by taking advantage of the convenience and flexibility that self-paced online courses offer. Remember, you can transfer up to 90 credits into SNHU’s BS in Human Resource Management program! SNHU’s program also recognized prior learning. Either HRCI’s Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) or SHRM’s Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certifications are worth up to 6 credits, making it faster and more affordable to earn your degree. SNHU offers 6 undergraduate term starts per year, so you can begin earning your degree at almost any time. Plus, all StraighterLine courses are available for immediate start, so you can be working on transferable general education requirements before you even officially start your degree program. The completion time for SNHU’s BS in Human Resource Management program time is entirely dependent on your course load, the pace at which you finish your courses, and how many transfer credits you apply toward the program. Some students complete in 1 year while others may take 4 or more years. Learn more about SNHU’s online Human Resources Management degree. For general inquiries about or questions related to SNHU’s credit transfer policies, you can contact their Online Admission Team at 1.888.327.SNHU or at [email protected].
Get started earning your BS in Human Resources Management immediately with StraighterLine’s self-paced general education courses approved for guaranteed transfer credit to SNHU. View SNHU’s course equivalency guide and enroll today!
