Human Resources Certificate
Linfield’s Human Resource Management Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to any business, whether one is a branch manager or member of the human resources team. Small business owners and entrepreneurs will also find this program valuable in managing their business. Students can be either newcomers to human resources or those with experience seeking to keep current in the field or expand their knowledge base. Demand for HR professionals is expected to grow much faster than average in the next decade compared to other fields, according the U.S. Government Bureau of Labor Statistics.
All classes in the Linfield HR Certificate Program are offered online.
Classes are available 24/7, making them perfect for students with schedules that demand flexibility. With Internet access you can work from anywhere in the world. Linfield College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is a private non-profit college.
Linfield’s Human Resources Certificate course sequence is designed with flexibility, which ensures that students gain expertise in areas that are of interest to them and to enhance their career opportunities. In addition to two core courses, students choose from two of the four electives offered.
Linfield’s Human Resource Management Certificate Program requires four courses to be completed. The Human Resource Management Certificate begins with BUSN 301 followed by BUSN 405 and two additional courses. After completing BUSN 301, the certificate student may take one or two of the remaining courses each semester as they are offered in the curriculum plans.
Requires completion of two core courses:
BUSN 301 Management
The key decision-making role of managers in modern organizations. Includes the study of organization, management styles, and selected administrative problems. 4 credits.
BUSN 405 Human Resource Management
Techniques for administering the personnel function. Organizing, staffing, recruiting and placement, performance appraisal, training and development, wage and benefit administration, labor relations, and auditing manpower requirements. 4 credits.
Plus two of the following:
BUSN 380 Industrial Organizational Psychology
Role of psychological principles in personnel selection, testing, human engineering, employer/employee relations, production efficiency, training, and safety. 3 credits.
BUSN 407 Organizational Behavior
The individual in the organization. Participation, leadership, motivation, communication, decision-making, team development, conflict resolution, and adaptation to change. 4 credits.
BUSN 408 Labor Legislation
Statutes relating to labor relations. History and theories of labor movements, wage and theories, national labor relations policies, and current labor problems. 3 credits.
BUSN 409 Collective Bargaining
Structure, environment, and process of collective bargaining including union and management goals and policies, wage determination, dispute resolution, and terms and administration of resulting agreements. 3 credits.
Mathematics Proficiency:
Completing any math course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or above, or demonstrated proficiency is a prerequisite for BUSN 301.
Curriculum Plan for Fall Entry
Human Resource Management Certificate
| Fall 12 | Win 13 | Spr 13 | Sum 13 |
| BUSN 301 | BUSN 380 | BUSN 405 | BUSN 407 |
| BUSN 409 | BUSN 380 |
Curriculum Plan for Spring Entry
Human Resource Management Certificate
| Spr 12 | Sum 12 | Fall 12 | Win 13 |
| BUSN 301 | BUSN 407 | BUSN 405 | BUSN 380 |
| BUSN 380 | BUSN 408 |
"Fast Track" Curriculum Plan for Fall Entry
Human Resource Management Certificate
For students who have completed BUSN 301 or an equivalent transfer course.
| Fall 12 | Win 13 | Spr 13 |
| BUSN 405 | BUSN 380 | BUSN 405 |
| BUSN 408 | BUSN 409 |
"Fast Track" Curriculum Plan for Spring Entry
Human Resource Management Certificate
For students who have completed BUSN 301 or an equivalent transfer course.
| Spr 12 | Sum 12 | Fall 12 |
| BUSN 405 | BUSN 407 | BUSN 408 |
| BUSN 409 | BUSN 380 | BUSN 405 |
Students can complete the Human Resource Management Certificate within nine to eleven months, depending on the number of classes taken per semester.
For those interested in SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) certification, this program can assist in gaining employment in the Human Resources area, which is a requirement for SHRM certification. Read more about the difference between this HR certificate program and HR certification.
The Human Resource Management Certificate complements a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrates that you have attained additional knowledge in the field of human resources. Students may earn the HRM Certificate before completion of a bachelor’s degree or as a post baccalaureate credential to increase one’s knowledge and experience. The HRM Certificate may be earned simultaneously with the Linfield College bachelor’s degrees by students who are majoring in accounting, business information systems, marketing, international business, nursing, social and behavioral sciences and arts and humanities. The bachelor’s degree in the management major requires the core courses in human resource management, therefore it is not permitted to combine with the HRM Certificate as in the case of the other majors.
To view a list of Linfield’s upcoming courses, check out our Year Long Plan.
Program Costs and Financial Aid
| Tuition | $375 X 16 Semester Credits | $6,000 |
| Fees | Online Fees - $135 X 4 Courses | $540 |
| Application for Admission | $50 | |
| Textbooks & Supplies | $150-$250 per course ($200 (average) x 4 courses (est.) | $800 |
| Total 2011-2012 Academic Year (Est.) |
$7,390 |
On-time completion rate: 71 students who have enrolled in the certificate program between July 2006 and July 2011 have successfully completed. 56% completed within a year and a half and 80% within two years.
Median loan debt for students in program upon exit from the certificate: $19,842* *Median loan debt for students in this certificate program includes debt incurred for pursuing a degree at Linfield simultaneously with the certificate and does not accurately reflect debt carried for students pursuing the certificate alone.
Program Codes:
- OPEID: 00319800
- CIP: 52.1001
- CREDENTIAL LEVEL: 01
Occupations that program prepares students to enter (by name and SOC code) and links to occupational profiles on O*NET:
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3041.00
11-3042 Training and Development Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3042.00
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3049.00
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1071.00
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1072.00
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1073.00
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1079.00
Enroll Now in Linfield’s Human Resource Management Certificate Program or contact us and one of our knowledgeable admissions and enrollment specialists will help you get started.
Wondering what it would be like to complete a Human Resources Certificate online? Read our Guide to Online College for Adults.
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"Earning the certificate along with the degree is a great resume booster…" Linfield HR Certificate Grad |