Graduate Certificate: Human Resources (Credit Hour)

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources is designed to develop professionals in human resources who wish to broaden their conceptual knowledge, skills and abilities in the field. Individuals working in non-human resources departments who wish to increase their knowledge of human resources may benefit as well.

Eligibility for the masters’ level certificate is granted to students who meet graduate program admission standards.  Students who wish to pursue a Master of Science in Human Resources, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, or a Master of Healthcare Administration may use the credits in this certificate program toward the master's degree requirements.

Course Substitutions

Students who received substitution credit, as an undergraduate,  for  HRCU  445  for  the  PHR, SPHR, SHRM -CP  or  SHRM -SCP may  only   receive waiver  credit for HRCU 600 as graduate students. 

Admission to the Certificate Program

Admission to the certificate program is granted to individuals who apply and meet the standards for admission to a graduate program. The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all coursework with a minimum grade of “C” and an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above.   No transfer credits may be used.