Human Resources

Human Resources Certificate

Working individuals and those contemplating a career in human resources who wish to explore the field before committing to a degree program can “test the water” by entering the certificate program. Designed to accommodate part-time and evening students, the curriculum consists of nine courses.

This option of the organizational leadership and supervision program allows progression from certificate to Associate of Science degree and on, if the student wishes, to the Bachelor of Science degree.

The credits accumulate, so the student who earns the bachelor’s degree will have completed requirements for all three programs.

Prerequisites (12 credits)

3	ENGL 101	English Composition I
3	OLS 252	Human Relations in Organizations
3	OLS 274	Applied Leadership
3	COM 114	Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Required Technical Courses (15 credits)

3	OLS 372	Staffing and Performance Appraisal
3	OLS 378	Labor/Management Relations
3	OLS 376	Human Resource Issues
3	ENGL 102	English Composition II
3	OLS xxx	Elective

Total credits required for certificate: 27

A minimum of 15 credits must be taken at Purdue University North Central. All certificate track students must meet admission requirements of the School of Technology and be admitted to the organizational leadership and supervision program. This certificate plan of study is an entry-level, pre-associate degree program.

A 2.0 GPA is required to pursue an Associate of Science Degree in OLS.