Overview
The certificate program in labor studies and employment relations can help you learn about everyday issues influencing the employee-employer relationship, including employment law, collective bargaining, and workplace diversity. The credits earned in this highly practical program can be applied toward a number of Penn State degrees, one of them being the bachelor's degree in organizational leadership.
Career Opportunities
Penn State's certificate program can prepare you for a leadership position in a trade union, an employer organization, or government. The program focuses on the relationship between employees and employers, and the many issues that influence their relationship.
Educational Milestones
The credits you earn in this program can be applied toward a number of Penn State degrees, including the bachelor's degree in organizational leadership. Talk with an adviser to learn how you can apply your credits toward a subsequent associate or bachelor's degree from Penn State.
Locations and Flexible Access
Adult students require maximum flexibility of course delivery. That is why we've designed the certificate program in labor studies and employment relations to be completed in the way most convenient for you—through campus courses, distance education courses, or a combination of the two. Talk with an adviser to determine the best mix of courses for your particular needs.
Admission Requirements
- You must be a high school graduate.
- Or you must have completed your GED.
- An entrance exam is not required.
Value of a Penn State Education
A certificate not only increases your skills and knowledge; it also increases your earning power and opens new career opportunities. According to the 2004 U.S. Census Population Survey report, workers with even some college were earning $5,000 more per year than workers with just a high school diploma. Employers place more value on job candidates who have shown a commitment to educational attainment, and they are more likely to hire or promote such persons over high school graduates.
Similar Programs of Interest
Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership; Associate Degree in Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Certificate in Organizational Communication; Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
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