Program Availability
The Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate can be completed fully online or in person on the Indiana State University campus. The program is open to U.S. and international applicants who satisfy admission requirements.
Why Earn a Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate at Indiana State?
Our Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate program is ideal for professionals seeking formal education in the human resource development field for industry, higher education, social agencies, and government.
Benefit from a Program Designed for Working Professionals
Indiana State’s Human Resource Development (HRD) Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program that includes a focus on designing, developing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating education, training, and other human resource development activities.
A major benefit of the program is its flexibility. Taking advantage of the online format, students can work full-time as they complete their coursework. The program can be completed entirely online without campus visits. The program is also offered on the Indiana State University campus.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
Our faculty have extensive, relevant industry experience and are committed to guiding you through comprehensive coursework that reflects real-world workplace situations and challenges. Advisors will assist you with your selection of courses prior to registration each semester.
Small class sizes allow you to work closely with your professors and collaborate with classmates on interactive projects. And, you will have opportunities to network with area professionals through the Wabash Valley Collegiate Society for Human Resource Development (SHRM).
The Princeton Review has recognized the Indiana State University Scott College of Business as a Best in Business School for 17 years in a row.
Apply Credits toward a Master’s Degree
Completing the Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate puts you closer to earning a master’s degree from the Scott College of Business. All course credits for this certificate program are applicable to the Master of Science in Human Resource Development (MSHRD) at Indiana State. Some credits may also apply toward the Scott MBA program.
In some cases, the HRD Graduate Certificate can be used as a specialization for other graduate degrees offered by Indiana State University.
What You’ll Learn in the Online HRD Graduate Certificate Program
Our Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development includes 12 credits (four courses) of graduate-level coursework in human resource development.
Career Possibilities for HRD Graduates
Human resource development specialists provide training and education in technical, supervisory, motivational, diversification, and orientation areas, which organizations need to succeed as productive enterprises. These professionals conduct, plan, and manage education, training, and other human resource development activities.
Jobs typically held by human resource development graduates include those with responsibilities for training and development, organization development, career development, performance management systems, union/labor relations, work-life initiatives, and other human resources functions.
The job outlook is strong for human resource specialists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of human resource specialists to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
The Scott College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
The Human Resource Development Program is an affiliate of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management).
Admission Requirements and Application Instructions
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission; however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
- Must hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).
- Must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 in all undergraduate coursework or a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level.
- Must submit current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Must submit a one-page statement of intent, a written statement of the applicant's reasons for entering the HRD Program
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required for admission to this program.
Application Instructions
Returning Indiana State students must apply for re-admission if they have not attended Indiana State University for more than two calendar years.
How to Apply
Complete the online application for graduate admission at apply.indstate.edu/apply.
Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (or $65.00 for international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@indstate.edu
Submit the following as part of the online application process.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- A one-page statement of intent, a written statement of the applicant’s reasons for entering the HRD online graduate certificate program.
International applicants must meet the University requirements for English proficiency.
Accepted language tests include Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo.
Submit scores to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. For important information, see Instructions for International Students.
Application deadlines for the online graduate certificate in Human Resource Development are August 1 for the Fall term and December 1 for the Spring term. These dates apply both for on-campus and online program enrollment. However, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to ensure full consideration for their desired term. Processing of applications typically takes fewer than 30 days.
| Start Term | Priority Application Deadline* | Final Application Deadline |
| August | June 15 | August 1 |
| January | October 15 | December 1 |
* International students must apply by the Priority Application Deadline to receive full consideration.
Next Steps
Once admitted, you will receive notification from the University and will be provided your University ID number, which is needed to activate your University username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important services, including e-mail and University announcements.
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