2009-2010 University Catalog

Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-HEDA

The certificate in higher education administration 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.

Students must apply for admission to the certificate program and meet the admission standards and application requirements for all graduate students as stated in the Graduate Admissions Policies section of the Admission chapter.

This program of study is offered by the Higher Education Program .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Students pursuing this certificate must complete 18 credits:

Three required courses (9 credits):

CTCH 621 - Higher Education in the United States Credits: 3
CTCH 622 - Organization and Administration in Higher Education Credits: 3
CTCH 624 - Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education Credits: 3

One course (3 credits) chosen from the list below:

Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.

CTCH 603 - Technology in Higher Education Credits: 3
CTCH 606 - Diversity in Higher Education Credits: 3
CTCH 626 - Assessment in Higher Education Credits: 3
CTCH 645 - The Contemporary College Student Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Total: 18 credits

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