Human Resources Management, Certificate of Completion

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JJC Program Code: BU585

ICCB Program Code: BUS 0063

A certificate of completion in Human Resource Management offers a vital foundation for individuals seeking to excel in the essential role of overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, and benefit programs for employees. In today’s diverse business landscape, the expertise of HR professionals is indispensable across companies of all sizes and industries. This program provides comprehensive training in navigating personnel files and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. With a focus on practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge, graduates of this certificate program emerge equipped to meet the evolving demands of the HR field. Whether stepping into entry-level roles or advancing their careers, certificate holders play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment and driving organizational success.

Major Core Requirements: 18 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 18 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

First Semester

Second Semester

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: William O’Connor	Name: Wayne Gawlik	Name: Wayne Gawlik
E-mail: woconnor@jjc.edu	E-mail: wgawlik@jjc.edu	E-mail: wgawlik@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2404	Phone: 815-280-2419	Phone: 815-280-2419