GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The Villanova Graduate Program in HRD offers four concentration certificates, which can be earned independently or in conjunction with the master's program.
Each certificate requires 15 credits, all of which are directly transferable to the MSHRD, if students should decide to complete the MS degree. Each certificate is tailored to important areas in the HR field so that students can become experts. Additionally, the certificate options can be used within the master's degree to develop a specialization and to tailor the students' education to their interests and career goals.
HRD certificate-only programs are designed for students with professional work experience.
To be admitted into a HRD certificate-only program, students must have three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
Students without this experience can earn a certificate in conjunction with the MSHRD.
See course descriptions in the Course Catalog.
CERTIFICATES
The HR Business Partner Certificate will provide students with a strong foundation in the major human resources functions which integrate to support the overall objectives of the business. All courses taken in the certificate are directly transferable to the MSHRD, if students should decide to complete the MS degree.
Curriculum
The HR Business Partner certificate is comprised of 15 credits. See below for the breakdown of credits that must be completed.
Required Courses
- HRD 8419: Foundations of Strategic HR
- HRD 8003: Financial and Human Capital
- HRD 8215: Employment Law
- HRD 8212: Total Rewards: Compensation
- HRD 8213: Total Rewards: Benefits
Admission Requirements
Students must have three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Goals
The HR Leadership Certificate is designed for HR professionals who will assume leadership roles in their organization. The courses in this certificate focus on aligning the human resource strategy with the strategic organizational objective. All courses taken in the certificate are directly transferable to the MSHRD, if students should decide to complete the MS degree.
Curriculum
The HR Leadership certificate is comprised of 15 credits. See below for the breakdown of credits that must be completed.
Required Courses
- PSY 8875: Organization Development
- HRD 8003: Financial & Human Capital
- HRD 8420: Strategic & Global HR Leadership
- HRD 8421: Diversity in a Global Economy
- HRD 8330: Ethics
- HRD 8345: Relational Capital
Admission Requirements
Students must have three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Goals
The Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Certificate will prepare students to support and lead strategic inclusion and diversity efforts in a variety of organizational settings. All courses taken in the certificate are directly transferable to the MSHRD, if students should decide to complete the MS degree.
Curriculum
The Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Certificate is comprised of 15 credits. See below for the breakdown of credits that must be completed.
Required Courses
- HRD 8419: Foundations of Strategic Human Resources
- PSY 8875: Organization Development
- HRD 8421: Diversity in a Global Economy
- HRD 8304: Emotional Intelligence
- HRD 8305: Cultural Competence, Equity, & Social Justice
- HRD 8306: Measuring I&D Initiatives and Effectiveness
- HRD 8307: Work, Family, and Career Considerations
Admission Requirements
Students must have three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Goals
The Certificate in Organization Development will prepare students to evaluate overall organization effectiveness and lead planned change initiatives in their organization resulting in positive organization change. All courses taken in the certificate are directly transferable to the MSHRD, if students should decide to complete the MS degree.
Curriculum
The Organization Leadership certificate is comprised of 15 credits. See below for the breakdown of credits that must be completed.
Required Courses
- PSY 8875: Organization Development
- HRD 8210: Strategic Workforce Planning
- PSY 8475: Learning & Development
- HRD 8421: Diversity in a Global Economy
- PSY 8425: Organizational Behavior
Admission Requirements
Students must have three years of direct HR experience, or five years of professional organizational experience or an eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Goals
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