Human Resource Development Certificate
Who Can Get a Certificate?
- Degree and non-degree seeking students from both within
and outside the department are eligible to get a
certificate.
- Many students who pursue a baccalaureate, master's or
doctoral degree add to their credential by getting a
certificate in adult education or human resource
development.
- Some students get both certificates.
What Value Is a Certificate?
- The certificates provide additional recognition of
professional expertise, particularly when combined with a
degree.
- The certificates are a reflection of a commitment to
lifelong learning.
- The certificates add a credential to a variety of
professional fields (e.g., family education, community
education, career counseling, nursing education, industrial
relations).
- The certificates in human
resource development and adult
education are noted on the official transcript (i.e.,
they have had the approval of the Regents of the University
of Minnesota).
How Do I Apply?
How Many Course Credits Are Required?
The human resource
development certificate requires a minimum of 14 credits.
Human Resource Development
- WHRE 5001—Survey of HRD and Adult Education (3 cr)
OR
HRD 3001—Introduction to Human Resource Development (3
cr)
- HRD 5201—Training and Development of Human
Resources (3 cr)
OR
HRD 3201—Introduction to Training and Development (3 cr)
- HRD 5301—Organization Development
(3 cr)
OR
HRD 3301—Introduction to Organization Development (3 cr)
- HRD 5196—Internship: Human Resource Development (4 cr)
OR
AdEd 5196—Field Experience (4 cr)
- Electives: The remaining credits can be selected from
HRD coursework or AdEd 3101/3105—Strategies for
Teaching Adults (3 cr).
How Do I Get the Certificate?
When you have completed all the requirements, go
to the
Student
Services web site and follow
the procedures outlined there.
Contact Information
Dr. Shari
Peterson
420F VoTech Education Building
1954 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6197
Phone: 612-624-4980
Fax: 612-624-4720
peter007@umn.edu
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