Online Human Resources Degree in Maryland

Strayer University-Maryland Online Human Resources Degree Program

Flexible online courses with multiple start dates to fit your schedule.
Generous transfer credit policy allowing you to transfer up to 90 credits, saving time and money.
Curriculum aligned with industry standards, preparing you for Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification exams.
Approved education partner with top HR associations like SHRM and HRCI.
Access to the student-led UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for networking opportunities.
Opportunities for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certified professionals to earn course credit for relevant certifications.
Accelerated pathway option allowing you to reduce coursework for a master's degree in Management with a Human Resource Management concentration.

100% Online and asynchronous format offering flexibility for working professionals.
Focus on competencies defined by leading HR professional organizations like ATD and SHRM.
Curriculum emphasizes practical application and real-world experience.
8-week course sessions allow students to focus on one or two courses at a time.
Program completion possible within 12-18 months.
Designed to provide a healthy personal and professional balance.

100% online training course, providing flexibility and convenience for working professionals.
Prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam offered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Equips students with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in human resources within a relatively short timeframe (6 months).
Focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of human resources practices, including recruitment, training, employment law, and retention initiatives.
Provides foundational knowledge and best practices for strategic decision-making in human resources.
Taught by experienced instructor Anna Smith, who has 30 years of experience in HR and over 20 years of university-level teaching experience, plus industry certifications (SPHR and SHRM-SCP).

Designed to provide foundational knowledge for employment in the Human Resources field.
Offered in a flexible online format, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
Provides a comprehensive curriculum covering key HR topics such as Human Resources Management, Labor Management Relations, and Compensation Administration.
Includes courses in related business areas such as Business Law and Business Ethics.
Students gain practical skills in principles of supervision and understanding the business environment.
Provides a pathway to further education or career advancement in Human Resources.