This pathway prepares students for careers in human resources management throughout Georgia's corporate and organization sectors. Students develop expertise in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance essential for HR professionals. The program combines business fundamentals with HR-specific knowledge. Georgia's corporate headquarters in Atlanta and diverse businesses create demand for HR professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for HR positions with advancement through certifications and experience.
Curriculum covers recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, and legal compliance. Students learn HR management systems and understand employment law. The pathway emphasizes communication and interpersonal skills essential for HR roles. Students understand organizational development and change management. Field experiences with HR departments develop practical understanding. Students engage with Georgia's HR community and professional organizations. The pathway prepares graduates for HR assistant or coordinator positions with advancement through SHRM certifications.
Atlanta's corporate sector and diverse business community provide abundant HR career opportunities.
Human Resources Management at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in HR fundamentals, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. Students must understand employment law and organizational needs.
Courses emphasize HR concepts and practical applications through case studies and simulations. Certifications in HR basics and professional development are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Business and Technology |
| Legal Environment of Business |
| Human Resources Principles |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Outlook
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
HR Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $49,780 - $92,000
HR Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $49,780 - $92,000
HR Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,780 - $92,000
HR Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $103,010 - $192,130
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with HR departments in corporations, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and organizations throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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