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2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Human Resource Management Certificate (Online)


Go to Division of Professional Studies  for more information.

Department Contact:

Division of Professional Studies Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick

Division of Professional Studies Director: Dr. Sherri Link

Program Description:

The online Human Resource Management Certificate serves the entry-level HR professional, those aspiring to enter the field, and students wanting to gain HR knowledge and skills. The 18-credit program is career focused and is fully online. This certificate can be a stand-alone credential or can easily be stacked into the BS in Management or BS in Organizational Leadership and is a pathway to the online MHRM program. The courses are based on the professional body of knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). 

Admission candidates must have graduated from secondary or post-secondary with a minimum GPA of at least a 2.0. 

Admission Requirements:

See Division of Professional Studies  for admission criteria and information.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:  

  • Demonstrate knowledge of human resource principles. 

  • Apply analytical and problem-solving skills related to human resource issues.  

Estimated Completion Time:

Typically 1-2 years of part-time study

Total Credits Required:

18 credits