Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration

Catalog Year: 2022-2023

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
Student Development Theory  
Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education  
History of Higher Education  
Organization and Administration in Higher Education  
Total Credits 9

Electives

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