Human Resource Management Certificate
Total Program Credits: 30
The Human Resource Management certificate program will assist the learner in understanding the basic concepts of human resource management. A certificate program designed for learners who wish to specialize in the expanding field of human resource management, as well as beginning to prepare for the PHR/SPHR certification.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Human Resource Management Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- create documentation utilized in a Human Resource Department;
- assess job candidates using different matrix reports;
- classify the different laws and policies applicable when interacting with current and potential employees; and
- describe the development of a Human Resource organization system.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BUS 141 ◊ Introduction to Business | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 171 ◊ Introduction to Customer Service | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 200 ◊ Introduction to Human Resource Management | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 260 ◊ Labor Law | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 270 ◊ # Employee Health and Safety | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| BUS 205 ◊ # Problem Solving for Human Resources | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 210 ◊ # Recruitment and Selection | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 220 ◊ # Training and Development | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 240 ◊ # Compensation and Benefits | Core Course | 3 |
| BUS 250 ◊ # Employee and Labor Relations | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See BUS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |