Program Overview

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.

Certificate Options

• HR Business Partner
• HR Leadership
• Inclusion & Diversity Strategy
• Organization Development

HR Business Partner Certificate

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. The required courses are:

• 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
• An eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Goals

HR Leadership Certificate

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. The required courses are:

• 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
• An eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Goals

Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Certificate

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. The required courses are:

• 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
• An eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Goals

Organization Development Certificate

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 Development certificate is comprised of 15 credits. The required courses are:

• 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
• An eligible HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Goals