Postsecondary Education Certificate
PSE Certificate
The Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration (PSE) supports four certificate programs designed to equip higher education and student affairs professionals with transferable skills applicable for varying functional areas and institutional types. Certificate programs in College Advising, Higher Education Assessment, Higher Education Management, and Student Affairs are ideal for individuals working in the profession as well as those who desire to enter the profession.
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College Advising Certificate
The Certificate in College Advising equips individuals with counseling-based advising skills and an organizational understanding for postsecondary education. Although the certificate program is open to individuals who meet the admissions criteria, ideal candidates are those who work or desire to work in the counseling or postsecondary education administration field, workforce development, or career centers. Your final project will be a case study analysis.
Who should get a College Advising Certificate?
A College Advising Graduate Certificate will help you advance your career in a variety of fields, including:
- Counseling-based advising for college students.
- Workforce development
- Career Counseling Centers
- and more
Higher Education Assessment Certificate
The Certificate in Higher Education Assessment is designed to meet the need for professionals across postsecondary education institution types who are skilled in planning and carrying out assessment practices. The curriculum is focused on the development of skills that are immediately applicable at departmental, division, and institution-wide levels. Your final project will be a case study analysis.
Who should get a Higher Education Assessment Certificate?
A Higher Education Assessment Graduate Certificate will help you advance your career in assessment at colleges, universities, and community colleges.
- Academic Department Assessments
- Division Assessments
- University Assessment and Accreditation
- and more
Higher Education Management Certificate
The Certificate in Higher Education Management equips individuals with administrative skill sets and an awareness for organizational constructs applicable to varying postsecondary institutional types. Topics related to assessment, accreditation, budgeting, finance, jurisprudence, organizational systems, and strategic planning are explored through the curriculum. Although the certificate program is open to individuals who meet the admissions criteria, ideal candidates are those who work or desire to work in the postsecondary education administration field. Your final project will be a case study analysis.
Who should get a Higher Education Management Certificate?
A Higher Education Management Graduate Certificate will help you advance your career at the college, university, and community college level. Higher Education Management skills include:
- Budgeting
- Finance
- Higher Ed Organizational Systems
- Strategic Planning
- and more
Student Affairs Certificate
The Certificate in Student Affairs equips individuals with an organizational and theoretical overview applicable to varying institutional types. Topics related to program and service development, student development theory, international student support, and contemporary issues are explored through the curriculum. Although the certificate program is open to individuals who meet the admissions criteria, ideal candidates are those who work or desire to work in the postsecondary education administration field. Your final project will be a case study analysis.
Who should you get a Student Affairs Certificate?
A Student Affairs Graduate Certificate will help you advance your career in student support services at colleges, universities, and community colleges. Student support services include:
- Academic Advising
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Housing and Residential Life
- and more