Higher Education Administration Certificate

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Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration (HEA) is a 15-hour post-Master’s professional certificate for qualified candidates who wish to pursue credentials in higher education administration. The certificate program is designed to further develop experienced leaders in the areas of HEA foundations, institutional effectiveness and marketing, organizational management, legal and ethical issues, and other areas of critical need for the twenty-first century higher education administrator. The certificate program is designed to support and prepare higher education professionals to lead in diverse institutional contexts. Professionals who complete this certificate will be better prepared to lead change and develop higher education organizations to effectively succeed in a local, national, and international educational contexts.

Admission Requirements

Expected qualifications for applicants to be considered for admission will include:  

• Online Graduate Application 
• Completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University the applicant has attended. Materials must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu. 
• Resume or CV - (Can be uploaded into the online application system)

Admissions Note: 

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration does not lead to leadership certification for P-12 education. It is designed for professionals who wish to have specialized post-Master’s credentials in higher education administration. 

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