Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Labor Relations
The certificate in public sector labor relations is intended for professionals in the field of public or private sector human resource(s) management who wish to upgrade their skills in labor relations, for individuals interested in pursuing union leadership roles and/ or contract administrator roles, or for those who are beginning their careers and who wish to prepare for a career working in or with public sector labor relations.
Individuals may take courses listed below and earn the certificate part time without being formally enrolled in any degree program.
A grade of B or better must be earned in each of these classes to qualify for the certificate.
NOTE: The PSLR certificate is not available to online majors.
The certificate in public sector labor relations includes the following courses.
PAD 509 Workplace Democracy 4 Hrs.
PAD 568 Labor Arbitration & Dispute Resolution 4 Hrs.
PAD 511 Collective Bargaining 4 Hrs.:
PAD 475 (LES 475) Government Regulation/Administrative Law 4 Hrs.
Registrar's link to apply to award certificate upon completion
Important: Students, who seek to earn a certificate while also working on their MPA degree, must enter on initial application to the university that they are seeking the MPA and the PSLR, or if currently enrolled, they must file a change of curriculum form to list the MPA and the certificate they are striving for.
