Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Banner Code: LA-CERG-HEDA

The certificate is designed for individuals who are planning or enhancing a career in a broad range of administrative positions in higher education institutions. The certificate will provide core knowledge for administrative processes in the context of higher education institutions.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Core Courses

Choose 9 credits from the following: 9
HE 646
 Student Development Theory
HE 712
 Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education
HE 721
 History of Higher Education
HE 722
 Organization and Administration in Higher Education
Total Credits 9

Electives

Choose 9 credits of electives from the following: 9
HE 601
 The Community College
HE 606
 Cultural Pluralism in Higher Education
HE 610
 Research Methods in Higher Education
HE 624
 Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education
HE 641
 Introduction to Helping Skills
HE 644
 Organization and Administration of Student Affairs
HE 645
 The Contemporary College Student
HE 685
 Practicum
Other HE courses, when relevant, with approval of director or advisor
Total Credits 9