The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Human Resources Management professor Dr. Ashley Dellosa grew up in a small town without streetlights in chilly Northern Wisconsin. Annual snowfall averages were above 40 inches and winter temperatures around -3 0 degrees were common – yet Dr. Dellosa was a national championship swimmer.

A great way to get your foot in the door of a human resources department is to start as a Human Resources (HR) generalist, sometimes referred to as an HR specialist. Whether remote or in-person, every company benefits from trained HR employees. As an HR generalist, you will be exposed to a variety of HR topics and problems, giving you a well-rounded perspective of the field, and an organization as a whole.

Yam Mitchell did not find her way to pursuing her college degree easily — a familiar story for many students who find academic success later in their lives. 

“I attempted college before, and it just didn’t work out because I was not focused,” she recalls. “So, I just figured college wasn’t for me.”

As a mom of two and a successful corporate trainer, Yam was happy and fulfilled prior to finding her college path online at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC).

For those with a passion to make an impact on children’s lives, education remains an ideal career choice, as it offers personal fulfillment and the potential for job security. If this is the journey you want to take, a Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies* can provide the foundation upon which you’ll build your career. Read on to discover what education studies is and how this program can set you up for a successful future.