Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Only 4 Courses-12 Credit Hours
Who is this for?
- Professionals with a master's degree seeking to add a certificate in higher ed.
- Those with a bachelor's degree who want advanced training-without committing to a full master's program.
Certificate Highlights:
- Finish in as little as 9 months, at your own pace.
- Late afternoon/early evening classes, designed for working professionals.
- Free for 星空传媒 employees (up to 3 courses/year) using employee tuition benefits! Others: $377.80/credit hour.
- All 4 classes transfer into the Master's of Higher Education & Student Affairs Program, if you wish to continue.
Application Deadlines:
- December 1 for Spring (January) start
- August 1 for Fall (August) start
Certificate Courses:
| Required Courses: | Term Offered: |
|---|---|
| HESA 605: Intro to Higher Education & Student Affairs | Fall |
| HESA 621: Theories of College Student Development | Spring |
| Choose (2) Electives: | Term Offered: |
|---|---|
| HESA 611: Organization, Administration & Finance in Higher Ed. | Fall |
| HESA 650: Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Ed. | Fall |
| HESA 630: Legal & Ethical Issues in Higher Ed. | Spring |
| HESA 640: Emerging Issues in Higher Ed. | Spring |
| HESA 625: Treaching & Learning Environments in Higher Ed. | Spring |
Applications Materials NEeded:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Answer the prompt: 鈥淲hy are you interested in pursuing this Graduate Certificate鈥� (limit 250 words)
- 1 name/email address to fill out a Recommendation Form (no letter required). This will be emailed directly to the recommender.
- Application Fee ($65)
Contact & Apply:
For More Information: hesa@wcu.edu
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