March 9, 2026 –  DeVry University announced today that its human resources curriculum across multiple degree programs have been recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as being in alignment with the organization’s HR Curriculum Guidelines. 

The acknowledgment spans DeVry’s Master of Human Resource Management, and DeVry’s Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Bachelor of Science in Technical Management and Associate of Applied Science in Business programs when completed with a Human Resources or Human Resource Management specialization.

DeVry’s Associate of Business program with a Human Resources track is one of fewer than five associate degrees nationwide that are academically aligned with SHRM standards. The program focuses on core HR concepts while providing pathways to continue into aligned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

“As a university, we are deeply committed to ensuring our programs remain aligned with the highest professional standards,” said Lenore Goldberg, dean of colleges and curriculum for the College of Business. “The alignment of our Human Resource Management programs with SHRM reinforces the quality, relevance, and rigor of our HR curriculum and reflects our focus on career focused learning.” 

Each of DeVry’s SHRM-aligned programs equip students with the skills and competencies needed to succeed in today’s human resources field. As an early adopter of SHRM academic alignment, the university updates its curriculum alongside the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK) to help graduates become career-ready and competitive. 

“We are proud to align DeVry University’s undergraduate and graduate HR programs with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge, a benchmark of excellence that has guided our HR curriculum for more than 17 years,” noted Andrew Crane, assistant dean, HR Management. “This alignment ensures our curriculum reflects the core competencies and applied skills today’s HR professionals need to be competitive and effective in the workplace. Most importantly, it positions our graduates to confidently lead through the evolving challenges shaping the future of human resources.”

Brooke Hebenton, who received a Master of Business Administration with a Human Resources Specialization in 2025, said the program helped her prepare for her career.

"DeVry University helped me grow into a confident, strategic, and people-centered professional,” Hebenton said. “The MBA in Human Resources program was practical, career-focused, and directly applicable to real-world leadership. I'm grateful for the structure, support, and skills I gained that continue to shape my career."   

The SHRM Academic Alignment Program provides research-backed curriculum guidelines for academic institutions to align their programs with SHRM’s knowledge base of content areas and behavioral competencies. Overall, SHRM’s alignment partnership includes more than 800 programs at over 500 colleges and universities worldwide, including six offered by DeVry.

To learn more about DeVry HR programs, click here.