The Administration in Higher Education certificate is designed for those interested in transitioning or advancing their career in higher education administration. The candidate must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates study research-based best practices and will develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a role in leadership, management, or administration. A 120-hour field experience is included in this certificate.

Courses are available fully-online online.

Multiple assessments are used to determine candidate growth toward achievement of the knowledge and skills described in the Graduate Certificate and the university-wide graduation competencies. Performance-based assessments are used to evaluate projects, assignments, and research papers. Goals, learning outcomes and activities, external assignments, and assessment strategies are linked directly to program and graduation competencies as stated on each course syllabus.