Karen Hubbard-Truax, an industrial sales manager at Neutron, Inc., and graduate student at Penn State, turns to Penn State for her business professional development too. “It was very helpful to take Supervision Essentials with business people from other organizations in the area. We found we shared common challenges even though our industries were very distinct.”
With our postbaccalaureate certificate program, you have the opportunity to earn an academic credential after only three courses — while you continue working as a professional in the field. The classes are held in the late afternoon and early evening to help you fit them into your schedule.
You’ll be taught by members of Penn State’s graduate faculty, and the courses can be counted toward the master of professional studies in human resources and employment relations offered online through Penn State World Campus, upon your acceptance into the Graduate School.
Criteria for Admission
You should submit the following before completing your first course:
Send your official transcripts to:
HRER Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program
Attn: Graduate Staff Assistant
133 Willard Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA 16802
Students must complete 9 credits of graduate-level courses while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Two courses are required:
Choose a third course from a list that includes courses on employment law, diversity in the workplace, organizational behavior, work and family, labor markets, and special topics.
These graduate-level courses are typically offered fall and spring semesters through Continuing Education as evening classes. See the course listing page for availability.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Available through Penn State World Campus