Certificate Program in Human Resource Management
The Human Resources Management Certificate can be completed by taking evening and/or Saturday courses at our main campus in Berea or B-W East in Beachwood, Ohio.
Professionals in human resource functions are responsible for helping to assure that their organizations attract, retain and motivate a work force able to achieve organizational objectives. The importance of the human resource function is growing as legal, motivational, productivity and cost 
factors become increasingly complex and critical to the success of business and other organizations. The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) is the leading independent, internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession. HRCI certifications require professionals to demonstrate their expertise in the core principles of HR practice and the application of those principles. The Certificate Program in Human Resources Management focuses on the HR body of knowledge addressed in the HRCI exams for PHR and SPHR designations or in getting re-certified through HRCI.
The Human Resources curriculum at Baldwin-Wallace College is approved by HRCI. All for-credit HR course work, both undergraduate and MBA , is acceptable for HRCI continuing education.
Curriculum
The Certificate in Human Resources Management requires six college courses, for a total of 19-22 semester hours. Two of the six courses may be transferred from other accredited colleges and universities.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
| BUS 305 | Introduction to Management | 3 credits |
| BUS 329 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| BUS 410 | Human Resource Management | 3 credits |
Choice of 3 electives, 2 of which must have a BUS prefix (9-10 credit hours):
| BUS 409 | Behavioral Theories of Management | 3 credits |
| BUS 411 | Compensation | 3 credits* |
| BUS 412 | Employment Law & Labor Relations | 3 credits* |
| BUS 413 | Staffing and Development | 3 credits* |
| ECN 349 | Labor in the Economy | 3 credits* |
| PSY 301 | Psychological Testing | 4 credits* |
| PSY 320 | Industrial/Organizational Psych | 4 credits* |
| CST 102 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| CST 313 | Organizational Communication | 3 credits* |
B-W Certificate Programs build focused knowledge in a career-relevant area without requiring that students complete an entire degree program. Certificates update and enhance career credentials. All courses for this program are available in the Evening Weekend Program, and may be completed on a part-time schedule. Certificate courses may be used to meet bachelor’s degree requirements.
