Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 20.0
Instructional Delivery: Online; Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1.5 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 52.1099
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 13-1071
About the Program
The certificate in Human Resources Compliance is a post-baccalaureate, non-degree program designed for individuals to develop and improve career-related skills in the focused area of human resources compliance. The certificate program includes a core of legal compliance and risk assessment classes, and in-depth study of crucial issues in human resources rules and regulation. Ideal candidates include individuals working in human resources and related fields who would benefit from focused legal knowledge regarding compliance, as well as individuals seeking career changes.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools attended)
- Resume
- Additional requirements for international students
The program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and requires 20.0 credits. Students usually finish this program in 1.5 years. If a student needs to decelerate, they should not exceed 2.5 years. Students may apply for transfer in to the Master of Legal Studies program prior to completing their certificate, and apply all earned credits toward the Master of Legal Studies.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance website.
Program Requirements
| LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
| LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
| LSTU 620 | Legal Issues in Employee Hiring and Termination | 4.0 |
| LSTU 621 | Human Resources Compliance: Managing the Employer/Employee Relationship | 4.0 |
| LSTU 622 | Human Resources in Practice: Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution | 4.0 |
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| LSTU 551 | 4.0 | LSTU 620 | 4.0 | LSTU 621 | 4.0 | VACATION | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | ||||
| LSTU 554 | 4.0 | LSTU 622 | 4.0 | ||||
| 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Total Credits 20 | |||||||