Program Format

Participants in the Graduate Certificate program in Leadership Development apply new skills in real-world settings as well as in the classroom.The program allows participants to enhance personal leadership skills in a safe environment while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals on organizational performance issues and real solutions. The program provides participants with a realistic preview of the Master's Degree program in Human Resource Development. Classes are eight weeks long, allowing the student to take two classes each in the Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions.

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Required Courses (6 Hours)

HRD 263 Foundations of Human Resource Development
HRD 283 Leadership in Organizations

Elective Options (12 Hours)

HRD 269 Organizational Diagnosis for HRD
HRD 274 Work Groups and Teams in Organizations
HRD 281 Adult Learning
HRD 286 Issues in Human Resource Development Programs
HRD 287 Strategic Human Performance Processes
HRD 289 Consulting Skills in Human Resource Development

Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete 18 credits of graduate work. A grade-point average of 3.0 is required for graduation. Student who receive a grade of C in more than 6 credit hours are subject to suspension. Students who receive a grade of F must confer with the dean before enrollment for further course work is allowed.

Graduates may apply for advanced standing in the Human Resource Development Master's program. If accepted, all six courses will apply toward the 12-course Master's program