Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education provides a comprehensive understanding of higher education for doctoral students and administrative professionals. It covers core topics such as leadership, diversity, and economics, with elective options in areas like college sports and student personnel services. The certificate's credits can be applied towards a master's or doctoral degree in higher education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is designed for full-time or part-time graduate students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of higher education without pursuing a formal degree program. It is particularly beneficial for doctoral students planning to enter academia as tenure-track faculty members and current administrative professionals with at least two years of experience in higher education. The certificate's credits can be applied towards a master's or doctoral degree in higher education.

Outline:

Core Courses (12 credits):

• EDH 607 - Leadership Development Seminar
• EDH 609 - Leading Diverse Organizations
• EDH 727 - College Students in the United States
• EDH 708 - The American Community College
• EDH 709 - Seminar in the Economics of Higher Education
• IPSM 711 - Marketing College Sport
• EDH 714 - Understanding Minority Serving Institutions
• EDH 723 - Women in Higher Education
• EDH 730 - Institutional Assessment
• EDH 742 - Academic Governance in Higher Education
• EDH 750 - Special Topics in Higher Education

Elective Courses (3 credits):

• IPSM 603 - Issues in College Sport
• EDH 626 - College Student Personnel Services
• EDH 705 - HE Law-Doctoral
• EDH 710 - Finance and Budgeting in Higher Education
• EDH 750 - Special Topics in Higher Education