2012 Admission Information
2012 Admission Criteria
Application Process &  Document Deadlines
Transcripts
Transfer Credits
English Facility Requirements
Enrolment & Program Limitations
Course Load
Calendar & Registration Material
Frequently Asked Questions

2012 Program Brochure (pdf)
2012 Application form (pdf)

Program Information
The Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) is designed for students who have completed undergraduate degrees in subjects other than human resource management or related programs such as Employment/Industrial Relations who now wish to study courses in this field to meet professional needs, prepare for advanced studies or simply to broaden their academic experience. CHRM is a part-time program and the level of instruction is undergraduate. The program consists of five full course equivalents and there is no time limit for completion of the program.

Human Resource Management is an interdisciplinary field which offers students the opportunity to study the employment relationship in a Canadian context. The program allows students to examine the nature of the institutions involved in the employment relationship and the practices and procedures governing that relationship. The program provides students with a theoretical background and knowledge of current developments in the labour and management fields that will serve as a basis for careers in employment relations and human resource management or for further training at the graduate level.

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 Admission information
The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a limited number of students The qualifications listed below do not guarantee admission to this program in any given year . We will consider applications from Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents but are unable to consider applications from International (VISA) students.

Students whose academic background overlaps significantly with this program or who have studied Human Resource Management (or related areas such as Employment/Industrial Relations) at a graduate level are not eligible to apply to this undergraduate level certificate program.   For information on other Canadian Institutions offering HR related studies please click here.

Students who do not hold degrees can apply for admission consideration to the Faculty of Arts and Science and request enrolment in the Employment Relations undergraduate degree program. All of the courses described in this brochure are contained in the Employment Relations undergraduate degree program. In addition, other post-secondary educational institutions in the Greater Toronto Area offer courses in this field.  For more information click here.

University policies on access to student records and personal privacy allow us to speak only with the applicant unless we have written permission to discuss the application with someone else.

We do not provide a pre-application evaluation service. Only those applicants who have attained a competitive level of academic achievement should apply for admission consideration to this program. 

2012 Admission Criteria
1.  A conferred three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a field other than HRM or related fields, with a competitive overall average  (at least 73%), is the minimum required for admission consideration to the Certificate Program in Human Resource Management.  The overall average and the [conferred] degree must be equivalent to a three-year Canadian undergraduate degree. This is a limited enrolment program and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission. 

2.  Proof of English Facility

You should apply to this program only if you meet the minimum admission requirements.   The $90 application fee is non-refundable.  Letters of reference will not be used.


Application Process
A complete application consists of:
1. A signed application with all the sections completed
2. The $90 application fee
3. Transcripts
4. Proof of English Facility 

Application & Document Deadlines
April 1 Summer Session  (for classes starting in May & July)
June 3  Fall/Winter Session (for Classes starting in Septembe & January)

There is no admission of new students in January. Students wishing to take courses in January must apply for admission by June 3.
Please apply by the deadline as we may not be able to consider late applications.

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Transcripts
Transcripts usually take a minimum of three weeks to be received by the Program Office. If your transcripts have not arrived by the document deadline, your file will not be assessed. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received by the appropriate deadline.

• Graduates from the University of Toronto:  Students who graduated prior to 1998 must request official transcripts from the Transcript Centre.  Students who graduated in or after 1998 do not need to request transcripts provided the transcript can be viewed on ROSI.

• Graduates of North American Universities: An official transcript of all postsecondary studies must be forwarded directly to the Program Office from the issuing institution(s).

• Graduates of other International Universities:  An official transcript of all postsecondary studies along with all  diploma/graduation certificates, must be forwarded directly to the Program Office from the issuing institution(s). If the  original transcript is not in English, applicants must submit a translation in addition to all original documents. 

Please have official transcripts mailed to: 
CHRM  Program Office, Room 236  Woodsworth College  119 St. George Street  Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A9 

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Transfer Credits
If you have completed undergraduate university credit courses similar to those offered in CHRM please complete section 14 of the application form and provide detailed course descriptions. A total of 2 full course equivalents (2.0) may be transferred to the CHRM program. A maximum of one full course equivalent (1.0) may be transferred for courses listed under Group B.   For more information please refer to the CHRM Program Requirements.

Requests for transfer credits are processed only after the student has been admitted to the program. Students are notified in writing of the transfer credits to which they are entitled as soon as possible. We do not offer a transfer credit evaluation service prior to being admitted to the program. Some factors taken into consideration during the transfer credit assessment are: content and credit weight of the course; level and type of instruction; academic structure and grading system used by the accredited university and grade achieved in the course (normally a minimum passing grade of 60% is required).   Only the credit weight (not the grade) is transferred to CHRM.

Transfer credits are not granted for courses that are practical, clinical, internship or pedagogical in nature. Transfer credit is also not granted for coursework more appropriate for programs taught in other Divisions of the university (e.g. graduate studies, nursing, law, education).     Courses offered by HRPA , Community College and  School of Continuing Studies are non-transferable.

English Facility Requirements
In addition to satisfying the published academic requirements, candidates whose first language is not English and who have not studied full-time in an English language school system (an English language school system is one which is located in a country where the first language is English) for at least four years will be required to present proof of English facility by achieving an acceptable score on a recognized test of English Facility. There are no exceptions to the English facility requirements. Acceptable tests and required scores are listed below:

Internet-based Test:  total score of 100 + 22 on Writing section (discretionary range 89-99 +19 - 21 on Writing section)
Paper-based Test:   total score of 600+5.0 on TWE  (discretionary total score 573-597 + 4.5 on TWE)

Those who present the Paper-based TOEFL must ensure that the Test of Written English (TWE) is also available on their test date. If you score in the discretionary range indicated above, and are otherwise well qualified for admission, we will automatically consider other academic evidence of English proficiency (for example, results in English courses) and we will advise you whether our English facility requirements have been satisfied. It is not necessary to request this special consideration. Letters of reference will NOT be used for this purpose. The TOEFL Institution Code for undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto is 0982-00. You must indicate this code correctly on the TOEFL forms, or we will not receive your results. Your results must be sent to us electronically from TOEFL.  We do not accept paper results.
For information and registration, contact:
Telephone: (609) 771-7100; Fax: (610) 290-8972; Email: mailto:toefl@ets.org or visit their website at http://www.ets.org/toefl.

  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 
    The minimum requirement is an overall score of 85, with no part score below 80. We do not require the optional MELAB Oral Test. If you score at least 80 overall with no part score below 80, and you are otherwise well qualified for admission, we will automatically consider other academic evidence of English proficiency (for example, results in English courses) and we will advise you whether our English language requirements have been satisfied. It is not necessary to request this special consideration. Letters of reference will NOT be used for this purpose.

For information and registration, contact:
Telephone: 734-615-5605 (toll-free from Canada and the US: 1-866-696-3522);
Fax: 734-615-6586;
Email: melabelium@umich.edu or info@melab.ca

  • English Language Diagnosis and Assessment/Certificate of Proficiency in English (ELDA/COPE)
    The minimum requirement is an overall score of 86, with 32 in Writing and 22 in each of Reading and Listening. If you score 80-85, with 28-31 in Writing and 18-21 in each of Reading and Listening, and you are otherwise well-qualified for admission, we will automatically consider other academic evidence of English proficiency (for example, results in English courses) and we will advise you whether our English language requirements have been satisfied. It is not necessary to request this special consideration. Letters of reference will NOT be used for this purpose.

For tests taken before January 2008 the minimum requirement is an overall score of 5, with 2 in Writing, and 1 or 2 in Reading and Listening sections.  Currently available in Toronto only.
Complete information, including a downloadable registration form, is available here.  Please apply by the deadline, as we may not be able to consider late applications.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module
    The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0. Your results must be sent to us electronically from IELTS. We do not accept paper results.

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Enrolment & Program Limitations
Students enrolled in the Certificate in Human Resource Management may not enrol in non-program courses or other programs or faculties at the University of Toronto in the same academic session. CHRM is a part-time program and most students will take courses over 2 academic years.   Please note that course prerequisites are strictly enforced. 

Students wishing to get a head start in the program should apply for admission to the summer session and enroll in WDW244H1 and WDW260H1.

The courses offered in CHRM are from the Faculty of Arts and Science and may be available during the day or evening in the Summer and the Fall or Winter Sessions. All courses are not offered every session and some courses may only be offered in the daytime. The Program Office and the Faculty of Arts and Science reserve the right to limit enrolment in this program and courses, and to withdraw courses for which enrolment or resources are insufficient. Students may choose courses at times most convenient to them. If you have taken the prerequisite course(s) at an institution other than the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George Campus at the University of Toronto, it is your responsibility to have your transcripts forwarded to the appropriate department according the department’s registration instructions.

Course Load
In the Summer Session students may enrol in a maximum of 2.0 full course equivalents. Part-time study in the Fall/Winter Session is a maximum of 3.5 full course equivalents. Full-time enrolment (4.0 - 5.0 full course equivalents) is permitted provided prerequisites are met and there are no timetable conflicts. Those who wish to enroll in a full time course load in the Fall/Winter Session will be charged full time incidental/ancillary fees. Students should attempt to have a course load balanced between the two terms of any session. If you register for a course without having the necessary prerequisite courses and/or marks, you will automatically be withdrawn from the course. Prerequisites will not be waived.

Calendar & Registration Material
The CHRM Program Office and other UofT divisions use electronic message services/websites as the main mechanism for delivering official correspondence and registration information to students. Students admitted to the program are responsible for checking the CHRM website and familiarizing themselves with the rules and regulations concerning the CHRM program. The 2012 Preliminary Summer timetable is posted on the web. The Fall/Winter schedule and Calendar will be posted in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • For what careers might CHRM prepare me?
    Students who wish to pursue careers in areas such as human resources, industrial relations, the public service, or to become professional union staff will find this program to be a useful preparation.

CHRM students have access to the Career Centre. The Centre offers career counselling and employment services to currently enrolled students and recent graduates through either workshops or individual appointments. Job search seminars are held regularly. The Career Resource Library is a valuable resource in the formulation of career plans and in the search for employment.

  • I have completed the Employment Relations Undergraduate Program.  Can I apply to this program?
    No.  This program is designed for students who have not previously studied ER/HR at the undergraduate/graduate level.
  • Is there a co-op option in CHRM?
    A co-op option is not available in this program. Students interested in completing a co-op program are advised to investigate certificate programs offered at other post-secondary educational institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. Students who are admitted to the CHRM program have access to the Career Centre's counselling and employment services.
  • Is there a graduate program in Employment Relations at UofT?
    The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources offers both a Masters degree and a Ph.D. degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. For information, please visit the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources web site at http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/cir/.
  • I’m interested in the MIRHR program at UofT and wish to finish the CHRM program in one year, is that possible?
    CHRM is a part-time program and the majority of students will finish the program over two academic years.  Students who have been granted transfer credits and are able to enroll in a conflict free course schedule (while meeting all the course prerequisites) may be able to complete the program is less than two academic years. Students wishing to get a head start in CHRM should apply for Summer admission and enroll in WDW244H1 and WDW260H1. Prerequisites are strictly enforced. No exceptions are made.
  • How does CHRM compare to other programs?
    It depends on your goals.  Ask yourself why you are interested in pursuing these studies.  The answer usually falls into two categories:  Professional or Academic endeavours.  Of course, time and financial commitments are part of the decision making process.  Here are some general guidelines:

Professional:  If you are interested in taking courses to improve your job prospects or pursue the professional accreditation in the HR field (with HRPA) there are many institutions that offer HR programs and courses.   
For more information visit http://www.hrpa.ca.

Academic:  If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies you need to investigate the institutions’ admission guidelines and program options.   Admission guidelines differ in every institution and for this reason we are unable to comment on how other universities might assess your academic qualifications.

  • What is the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and  the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation offered by HRPA?
    The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is Canada’s HR thought leader and the largest HR association in the country. In Ontario, HRPA regulates the HR profession and issues the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, the national standard for excellence in human resources management. HRPA has more than 19,000 members in 28 chapters and hosts the largest annual HR conference in Canada.

Completion of HRPA’s certification process confers the right to use the title Certified Human Resources Professional and the right to use the initials C.H.R.P. or CHRP after one’s name. Certification is a "warrant of competence" or "warrant of expertise" The overarching objective of HRPA’s certification process is to ensure that those HR professionals who are certified by HRPA possess the knowledge and skills in sufficient degree to competently perform important occupational activities and to protect the public interest.

NOTE:  The CHRM program is not affiliated with HRPA.   If you have any questions about the certification requirements please contact HRPA directly.

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  • Can the courses offered in the Woodsworth College HRM Certificate program  be used to fulfill the course work requirements leading to CHRP?
    Yes. The following courses have been approved by Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA):

RSM460H1; approved by HRPA Jan ‘10  Human Resources Management (HRM) 
WDW260H1; approved by HRPA March ‘93  Organizational Behaviour 
MGT201H1 and RSM222H1; approved by HRPA Jan ‘09  Finance and Accounting 
WDW346H1; approved by HRPA Jan ’03  Human Resources Planning 
WDW346H1; approved by HRPA Jan ’03  Occupational Health and Safety 
WDW3487H1; approved by HRPA June ’03  Training and Development 
WDW244H1; approved by HRPA March ’93  Labour Relations 
WDW348H1; approved by HRPA Jan ’07  Recruitment and Selection 
WDW367H1; approved by HRPA on June ‘03  Compensation 


HRPA's Certification Requirements
HRPA’s certification process has five components:  -Membership Requirement 
-Coursework Requirement 
-Exam Requirement 
-Degree Requirement 
-Experience Requirement 
What is Certification?
Certification is a designation. The CHRP credential is the highest level of qualification in human resources management in Canada. Certification is a process. The CHRP designation is conferred on a candidate when all academic and experiential requirements are met. Certified professionals must also commit to continuing professional development to maintain certification. This is called recertification.

How to Achieve Certification with HRPA
The following required steps must be completed to achieve and retain certification: 
• meet academic course requirements;
• be a member of HRPA in good standing;
• write and pass the National Knowledge Exam (NKE);
• write and pass the Professional Practice Assessment (PPA); and
• recertify every three years.

HRPA Contact Information
2 Bloor Street West, Suite 1902,
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3E2
Telephone: 416-923-2324

http://www.hrpa.ca/

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