Nov 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Human Resources Graduate Certificate


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Department: Dean’s Office
 

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources addresses a need in organizations for developing innovative strategies and increasing skills to attract, motivate, and retain talent.  

Human Resource (HR) Management skills have always been needed in organizations. However, in the era of increasing skills shortage and war for talent, innovative strategies for Human Resources departments are more critical than ever to acquire, motivate, and retain the right talent in the organization. This certificate offers courses that enable managers and other HR professionals to be on the cutting edge of the industry. With an offering of courses outlined below, this certificate offers a the necessary skill‐set for those seeking human resource management positions. Specifically, the curriculum provides a strong foundation of instruction in the basics of human resource management and employment law, and offers specialized instruction in the key HR functions of staffing, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and negotiation/conflict management.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process


Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
  2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)


Graduate Certificate Time Limit


Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion


For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.

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