Higher Education Certificate Program
Requirements*
This certificate program in higher education requires a minimum of 18 credits. The program of studies has been designed to serve the practicing or prospective college or university administrator or instructor.
Admission
All applicants to the program should have previously earned a bachelor’s degree. Special admission for concurrent studies toward a master’s degree and the higher education certificate may be allowed for persons currently employed in higher education. Students interested in admission should first meet with the program coordinator. Persons wishing to pursue a master’s degree in Educational Administration-Higher Education Option must, however, also apply to the Graduate School for admission to the program. Applicants wishing to pursue only the certificate program must apply to the Graduate School for admission as a special non-degree student.
Program
Courses and internships in higher education are directed toward the study of administrative and academic operations of colleges and universities. Specific program options include: administration, student services, curriculum, and instruction option, a higher education teaching internship developed in conjunction with the student’s major academic advisor and the center staff may be anticipated. Internships may be completed at the University or at one of several cooperating institutions.
Required hours
| 5100:703 |
Seminar: History and Philosophy of Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:515 |
Administration in Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:600 |
Advanced Administrative Colloquium in Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:601 |
Internship in Higher Education |
2 |
| 5190:602 |
Internship in Higher Education Seminar |
1 |
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Total |
12 |
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Elective hours
| 5190:521 |
Law and Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:526 |
Student Services in Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:527 |
The American College Student |
3 |
| 5190:530 |
Higher Education Curriculum and Program Planning |
3 |
| 5190:620 |
Finance in Higher Education |
3 |
| 5190:626 |
Policy, Assessment, and Accountability in Higher Education |
3 |
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Total hours required: |
18 |
*The awarding of this certificate is not contingent upon completion of a degree program. Graduate certificate programs require a 3.00 grade point average.
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