Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate

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Banner Code: LA-CERG-HEDA
Web: highered.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program: Higher Education

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.

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

The graduate certificate in higher education administration may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure information page at: http://irr.gmu.edu/gedt/Higher_Education_Administration/Gedt.html

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions section of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in higher education administration, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements

Three required courses (9 credits)

HE 621 - Higher Education in the United States Credits: 3
HE 722 - Organization and Administration in Higher Education Credits: 3
HE 624 - Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education Credits: 3

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

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

HE 603 - Higher Education in the Digital Age Credits: 3
HE 606 - Diversity in Higher Education Credits: 3
HE 645 - The Contemporary College Student Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Electives must be chosen in consultation with the HEP Director and are selected from any HE course.

Total: 18 credits

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