This program is offered in-person or online.
The Graduate Certificate in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in student affairs higher education settings such as colleges and universities, community and technical institutions and other educational organizations. The certificate provides coursework and professional development in student development services, student development theory, college admissions counseling, student affairs history and organizational administration and governance.
Take advantage of our 8-week courses, designed to help you earn your graduate certificate faster.
Requirements for Admission to the Certificate Program
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of official transcripts reflecting the baccalaureate degree and any graduate coursework delivered directly from the accredited college or university attended.
Program Requirements
91ÁÔÆæs enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs complete only four courses (choose from: EDUC 537, EDUC 538, EDUC 539, EDUC 563, EDUC 564, and EDUC 613) focusing on the areas of student services, student development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher education, and administration. 91ÁÔÆæs have the option to complete course EDUC 634: Practicum in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs and College Counseling. These five courses are also required of the M.Ed. in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs and College Counseling degree program. However, students considering applying to the M.Ed. in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs and College Counseling program will need to meet the admissions requirements before being accepted into the program. (See the Graduate Certificate section in Academic Catalog for additional details).
Curriculum
Select 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the following list.
Consists of four 3 credit hour courses. 91ÁÔÆæs may choose to enroll in a practicum.
- EDUC 537: 91ÁÔÆæ Development Services in Higher Education
- EDUC 538: Theories of 91ÁÔÆæ Development in Higher Education
- EDUC 539: Higher Education Administration
- EDUC 613: Foundations of American Higher Education
- EDUC 634: Practicum in 91ÁÔÆæ Affairs and College Counseling (optional)
- EDUC 563: College Admissions Counseling
- EDUC 564: Strategic Enrollment Management