Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Overview
The effective administration of higher education institutions has never been so critical than at this time. Consider:
- The President of the United States of America and the Secretary of Education are calling for access to higher education for all
- European and Asian universities are ascending in quality; increasing as market forces
- The electronic delivery of education is escalating, creating new pedagogy and delivery models
To meet these challenges, as well as changing demographics, financial concerns, and legal and policy requirements, administrators and leaders in higher education need to be increasingly sophisticated and knowledgeable.
The Higher Education Administration Certificate is designed to provide participants with an overall understanding of managerial concepts as well as the operational and strategic concepts that lead to effective administration. This program is best suited for individuals seeking mid-to-senior level administrative roles and individuals interested in transitioning from industry and other organizations into academia.
The certificate is comprised of 18 credit hours which may be applied toward the Master of Education in Higher Education Administration.
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Curriculum
Required Core Courses (9 q.h.)
Choose three of the following courses:
| EDU 6200 | Management of Higher Education Institutions | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6210 | Faculty: Evolving Roles | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6215 | Higher Education Law | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6220 | Retention and Enrollment Strategies | 3 q.h. |
Technology-Mediated Learning Courses (3 q.h.)
Choose one of the following courses:
| EDU 6320 | New Technologies and Emerging Trends | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6325 | Teaching Strategies in E-Learning | 3 q.h. |
Globalization Course (4 q.h.)
Choose one of the following courses:
| GST 6410 | Global Focus: Education and Information Technology | 4 q.h. |
| EDU 6445 | Internationalization at Home: Concept and Application | 4 q.h. |
Total Quarter Hours: 16
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
- Professional resume: current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Graduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $7,024.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)