Should i pursue a degree in psychology to break in to the human resource workforce

Should i pursue a degree in psychology to break in to the human resource workforce?

Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers

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I am not in HR but none of the HR employees or managers at the companies I have worked at have had such a degree. They are usually certified in college HR programs.


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why not major in HR management and minor in psychology...that's a nice combo


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Actually....you should major in business and go the MBA route. http://www.daylon.com/mba If you do major in psychology, here's you a journal review you can use: http://www.daylon.com/journalreview/ (teachers will assign these quite often throughout your undergrad psychology career)

What Kind of Masters Degree Makes Good Compliment To a Human Resources Management Degree

What Kind of Masters Degree Makes Good Compliment To a Human Resources Management Degree?
I am wanting to get a second masters degree, preferably one that compliments my H.R. degree. I was thinking of a Counseling degree or a degree in education (adult). Any ideas? Let me know...
Gender Studies - 3 Answers

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Social Work or Psych ...Or major in one and minor in the other.


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Why not a Disability Studies degree? "IBM, for example, has become a model for employing people with disabilities. In 1999 it launched Project Able, which assigns volunteer advocates to students with disabilities and helps streamline the application process for them. IBM also teaches its managers how to interview people with disabilities, and it's developed various strategies for accommodating them. Through such practices, IBM is able to increase the pool of talent from which it's able to draw."


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Organizational psychology or labour relations.

Can I get a job in Human Resources with a degree in Psychology

Can I get a job in Human Resources with a degree in Psychology?
I am in college now, working on a degree in psychology. I've recently decided that I really want to work in Human Resources. I had thought about changing my major to business, but then i thought psychology could potentially help me get a job in this field. So i guess i'm at the point where i am debating what to do. Anyone have a psych degree and work in hr? Do places accept a psych degree? Thanks!
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers

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You can get your major in psychology and why not get a minor in business. My daughter did that and she works in a bank in the HR department.

what can i do with a human resource and employment law degree

what can i do with a human resource and employment law degree? Law & Ethics - 1 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 You can join the field of HR. Pretty much every company with more than 50 people either have an in house HR department or outsource the service.