Human Resource Management Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree).
Overview
As employees are a company’s most valuable resource, employers seek to hire those with a deep understanding of people, policies, legal requirements, and career development. The objective of the human resource management certificate is to prepare students for entry-level jobs in human resources. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to certify as an associate professional in human resources (aPHR).
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be eligible for entry-level human resources positions such as human resources specialist or human resource generalist. It is strongly recommended that students apply and take the aPHR certification exam upon completion of the certificate to further enhance their employment opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Create policies to ensure compliance with relevant employment laws
- Develop strategic workforce planning, recruiting, and retention initiatives
- Design and evaluate compensation and benefit structures
- Plan effective training, development, and performance management programs
- Prepare to take the aPHR certification exam offered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Management | 3 credits |
| HR 140 | Employment Law | 3 credits |
| HR 160 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 credits |
| HR 225 | Training and Development | 3 credits |
| HR 250 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 credits |
| HR 301 | aPHR Certification Preparation Course | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Graduation Requirements
• Minimum of 16 total semester credit hours as outlined
• Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific courses
• Certificate grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
BUS 205, Human Resource Management, 3 credits
HR 140, Employment Law, 3 credits
HR 160, Recruitment and Selection, 3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 9
Second Semester
HR 225, Training and Development, 3 credits
HR 250, Compensation and Benefits, 3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 6
Third Semester
HR 301, aPHR Certification Preparation Course, 1 credit
Total Semester Minimum Hours 1
Total Human Resource Management Certificate Minimum Credit Hours 16