Human Resource Development
Online Graduate Certificate Program

Provides hands-on opportunities to apply innovative learning theories, curriculum design, and student development concepts.

 

Program Summary
Tuition
Schedule/Courses
Additional Information

 

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Program Summary

The 16 credit-hour, four-course Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development (HRD) at the University of Illinois is designed for the working professional looking to increase their skill set of core HRD competencies. This curriculum provides learners with both a historical foundation and analysis of current trends, but can be tailored to specific professional development needs.

A Graduate Certificate of Professional Development will be awarded after completion of 16 credit hours (four 4-hour courses). This certificate can be completed in one year.

 

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Tuition

The 2008-2009 tuition rate for each 4-hour course is $1,928 (USD) and $964 for 2-hour courses. The tuition rate for 2009-2010 (begins in October 2009), will be $2,012 (USD) for each four-hour course and $1007 for two-hour courses. This rate includes both tuition and fees. Reading materials are not included in this amount. The tuition rate is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. The cost for future courses is subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Financial aid is not available for participants in the HRD certificate program.

 

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Schedule/Courses

Course instruction is 100% online, allowing students great flexibility in scheduling their learning. Course requirements include a time each week when students participate in synchronous online group sessions live synchronous online class sessions.  Each course is 10 weeks long. This schedule allows students to complete a graduate certificate in one year. However, the certificate may be completed at a slower pace. The Course Calendar displays the course sequence for the courses included in this certificate.

This customizable certificate requires the following course be taken at the earliest opportunity upon commencement of the program:

• HRE 400: Principles of Human Resource Education

The remaining three courses can be selected from the following options:

• HRE 411: Instructional Design

• HRE 472: Learning Technologies

• HRE 530: Organization Development

• HRE 585: Program Evaluation

• EPSY 407: Adult Learning and Development

Courses begin in January, April, July, and October!

* A bachelor's degree is required for this certificate program. You will need to provide official transcripts from any community college or university you have attended. "Issued to Student" copies are not considered official. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution(s) to the address below:

Department of Human Resource Education
351 Education Building
1310 S. 6th Street
Champaign, IL, 61820

 

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