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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

New HRD Programs in Development

We are currently developing new HRD programs to increase their learning experience and career
enhancement and advancement opportunities for those who are looking to expand their skill set.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Human Resource Development Program’s Certificate in Project Management is recognized by
the Project Management Institute (PMI)® as a designated Registered Educational Provider (REP)®.
Our certificate program prepares students for the field of project management leading students to
obtain a graduate certificate from Bowie State University in Project Management and obtain
professional development units (PDUs) recognized by PMI®.

In keeping with Bowie State University’s mission of preparing professional practitioners and
scholars who are competent to serve various populations in the application of project management
interventions, the Project Management Graduate Certificate Program (PMGCP) will promote
diverse opportunities through its course offerings and theoretical and applied orientations for the
purpose of increasing organizational productivity outcomes. The program will (1) provide the
opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills required for effectively managing different
types of projects and (2) offer a strong foundation in project management, strategic assessment,
humanistic applications, planning and control, intervention techniques, organizational consultation
processes and practica in a variety of settings.

Additionally, PMGCP will be linked to the suppositions and principles associated with human
resource development functions including: learning, performance improvement, organization
development, and change management and will be applied in diverse settings and organizations.

Admission Requirements for The Project Management Graduate Certificate Program
This certificate program is designed to provide the student with those specific skills necessary to
function as a project management practitioner. To enter the in Project Management Graduate
Certificate Programs (PMGCP), applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution in behavioral sciences, human services, management, or a related field.

• Applicants will be expected to meet general admission requirements established by the
graduate school.
• Applicants are not required to be enrolled into the Human Resource Development Master’s
program for entry acceptance.
• Applicants must complete 12 semester hours to receive a Certificate of Graduate Studies in
Project Management

If a student is currently PMP® Certified, each course will provide 39.5 Professional Development
Units towards the 60 required for PMP® re-certification to include non-degree seeking students.

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