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May 17, 2025
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Fall 2025 Graduate Catalog
Higher Education Administration
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School of Professional Development
Degree Awarded: Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration
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The Higher Education Administration program is designed to provide the academic preparation and credentials necessary for college and university professionals to enhance their expertise and advance their careers. The curriculum combines aspects of theory and practice within the changing landscape of American higher education. It is suitable for individuals working in community colleges, 4-year colleges and universities-both public and private-as well as government agencies that address higher education planning and regulation.
The 18-credit Advanced Graduate Certificate is designed to deliver the core knowledge of the administrative processes that drive higher education institutions.
Admissions Requirements
- Personal statement.
- Resume that includes degree(s) awarded, employment history, and past/current leadership, volunteer, or other relevant involvement and experience. The program accepts students who do not have professional experience in higher education, though the Admissions Committee gives preference to applicants who have some work experience and/or student leadership experience in a higher education setting.
- A bachelor’s degree, applicants with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA are preferred. Applicants who have less than a 3.0 GPA are considered, in part, on the basis of their years and depth of professional experience in higher education.
- Applicants are required to submit a 750-1000-word essay that addresses the following question: What are three critical issues facing colleges and universities today?
- Two letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should be written by individuals who can speak about your academic ability, commitment to the higher education field, and attributes and experiences that will make you a successful student in this program. Recommendations from current or former employers and/or faculty members are strongly encouraged.
- In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.
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Certificate Requirements
The Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) is an 18-credit program that can be taken after completing a bachelor’s, master’s, or other advanced degree. It is a good option for someone who may not want to complete the full 36-credit master’s degree, but would like to develop a solid background and skills in the higher education and student affairs field. All advanced graduate certificate requirements must be completed within three years from the student’s first semester of matriculation. If the certificate program is taken in collaboration with a graduate degree program, then the student has five years for completion of the certificate. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required to earn the AGC. Required Core Courses - 12 credits
Electives - 6 credits
Select two courses from the list below. Time to Completion
All certificate requirements must be completed within three (3) years from the semester date of admission as a matriculated student unless the student is also matriculated in a master’s degree program. Master’s students have five (5) years to complete the certificate requirements. |
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