Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) is a non-Juris Doctor graduate program designed for entry-level and established nonlawyer human resources, recruitment, and operations professionals. This program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing human resources activities.

Program Description

The MHREL program consists of 30 credit hours, which can be completed in one to three years on a full-time or part-time basis. The program is offered both in-person and online. Students will learn to identify and solve critical employment-related problems facing organizations by understanding the complex legal and regulatory framework governing HR activities.

At a Glance

• College/School: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The MHREL program requires 30 credit hours, including a required capstone course (SDO 685).

• Required Core (18 credit hours)
  • SDO 501 U.S. Law and Legal Analysis: Masters (3)
  • SDO 531 Employment Law: Masters (3) or LAW 629 Employment Law (3)
  • SDO 541 HR and Employment Law: Masters (3)
  • SDO 551 Duties, Obligations and Rights in the Workplace: Masters (3)
  • SDO 552 Employment Discrimination: Masters (3) or LAW 630 Employment Discrimination (3)
  • SDO 569 Advanced HR and Employment Law: Masters (3)
• Electives (9 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • SDO 685 Human Resource and Employment Law Capstone (3)

Additional Curriculum Information

Following completion of the six required core courses (18 credit hours), students can select from varied elective courses (at least nine credit hours) that count toward their degree. The pool of elective courses includes courses focused on employment law-adjacent subject areas such as privacy rights, dispute resolution, and contracts. Students are also able to choose elective courses that present an opportunity to explore other legal areas that may interest them or be pertinent to their chosen career path.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of an applicant's bachelor's degree program is preferred.
• U.S.-educated applicants can apply through the FastApp process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MHREL program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation.
• International or internationally educated applicants should complete the MHREL Full Application form.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Any other supporting documents (optional)
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in supervisory and management positions in government agencies (federal, state, and local) and the private sector. Graduates of the program may find positions as:

• Compensation and benefits managers
• Employment recruiters
• Equal employment opportunity managers and specialists
• Executive search consultants
• Hiring managers
• Human resources managers and specialists
• Labor advocates
• Labor relations specialists
• Legal support workers
• Ombudsmen

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.