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Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance
Classes Begin: January 5, 202612-18 months
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Drexel University is Regionally Accredited
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.
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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
Archived Webinars
- Online Open House: Human Resources Compliance Programs
- Online Open House: MLS and Legal Studies Certificates
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.
| 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 | |
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 2025-2026 is $975 per credit.
For the academic year 2025-2026, 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, you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
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Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
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March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026
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