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Human Ecology

College of the Atlantic

Master's DegreeAcademic

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Since 1990, COA has offered the Master of Philosophy in human ecology degree. This program is intended both for COA graduates who want to extend the type of work begun as undergraduates and for students from elsewhere who want to add a human-ecological focus to their research. The MPhil is designed as a two-year program, involving nine credits of coursework and nine credits of thesis research.

Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Maine

    Maine

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Personnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
  • Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines a

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

10-key calculatorsComputer scannersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video disk DVD playersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMulti-line telephone systemsOffice inkjet printersPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentVideo projectorsWeb conferencing cameras

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RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium13-1071.00Human Resources Specialiststitle_inference$72,910 median$126,540 top+6.18%5,840
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • HR strategy and vision — set the organization's human resources strategic direction, aligning talent acquisition, compliance, and employee relations programs with long-term business goals.
  • Organizational compliance leadership — establish enterprise-wide EEO, ADA, and labor law compliance frameworks, representing the organization in regulatory audits and government inquiries.
  • HR policy governance — author and sponsor enterprise HR policies, ensuring consistency, legal soundness, and alignment with organizational values across all business units.
  • Talent management architecture — design scalable hiring and workforce planning systems that anticipate skill gaps and support organizational growth across geographies or business lines.
  • Executive-level employee relations — oversee resolution of high-stakes or sensitive employee relations matters involving senior leaders, legal exposure, or reputational risk.
  • People analytics and decision-making — leverage advanced HRIS, analytical, and reporting platforms to surface workforce insights that inform C-suite and board-level decisions.
  • HR team leadership and development — mentor, coach, and evaluate a team of HR specialists and generalists, building departmental capability and succession pipelines.
  • Stakeholder influence and negotiation — advise and influence executive leadership, legal counsel, and external partners on complex HR matters through evidence-based recommendations.
  • HR technology strategy — evaluate, select, and champion enterprise HR technology investments that modernize operations, enhance data integrity, and improve employee experience.
  • Organizational culture stewardship — champion inclusion, integrity, and employee engagement initiatives at the enterprise level, translating HR values into measurable cultural outcomes.

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