Certificate in Human Resources Compliance

The accredited Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law develops and improves career-related skills in the focused area of human resources compliance. The curriculum includes both a small core of general law courses, focused training in ethics and compliance, and in-depth study of crucial issues in human resources rules and regulation. It is intended for those working in human resources and related fields who would benefit from focused legal knowledge regarding compliance, as well as those seeking a career change.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the Master of Legal Studies, Human Resource Compliance program fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebooks and Templates. This alignment reflects a strong connection between the substances of Drexel’s Human Resources Compliance courses and industry best practices, further ensuring that Drexel’s graduates possess the sophistication and skills required to excel in today’s dynamic HR landscape.

Drexel also offers a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Human Resources Compliance.

Program Features

Entirely online, with courses taught by award-winning professors from the Kline School of Law
In-depth study of strategic human resources and workplace learning in collaboration with performance and organizational development and change
Special tuition plans for employees and members of partner organizations
Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni
Beginning in the Fall of 2022, the Kline School of Law’s fully online degree and certificate programs will be offered on the 10-week Quarter system and will no longer be offered on the 14-week Semester system. Students who start before Fall 2022 will transfer their credits to the quarter program. For questions, please contact lawadmissions@drexel.edu.

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State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Beginning in the Fall of 2022, the Kline School of Law’s fully online degree and certificate programs will no longer be offered on the 14-week Semester system. Students who start before Fall 2022 will transfer their credits to the quarter program. For questions, please contact lawadmissions@drexel.edu.

Required Courses
LSTU 551	Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting	4.0
LSTU 554	Risk Assessment and Management	4.0
LSTU 620	Legal Issues in Employee Hiring and Termination	4.0
LSTU 621	Human Resources Compliance: Managing the Employer/Employee Relationship	4.0
LSTU 622	Human Resources in Practice: Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution	4.0
Total Credits		20.0

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Admissions Criteria

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Resume
Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2024-2025 is $945 per credit.

The Thomas R. Kline School of Law online graduate programs have recently switched to a quarter calendar schedule. The tuition rate reflected above is now per quarter credit.

For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2023

September 26, 2023

December 9, 2023

December 11, 2023

December 16, 2023

Winter 2024

January 8, 2024

March 16, 2024

March 18, 2024

March 23, 2024

Spring 2024

April 1, 2024

June 8, 2024

June 10, 2024

June 15, 2024

Summer 2024

June 24, 2024

August 31, 2024

September 3, 2024

September 7, 2024

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