Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Administration is a 15-credit academic program focused on the study of leadership, management and organization in higher education with a focus on the intersection of theory and practice. The Higher Education Leadership Certificate is aimed at the many current and future leaders in higher education who would benefit from leadership training, as well as other individuals who do not need an advanced degree. 

Requirements

Admission: Students are required to have an earned bachelor's degree and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Completion: The curriculum is composed of 15 credits; 12 required courses and one elective course:

  • EDUC 601A Foundations of Higher Education or EDUC 690A Community College Foundations
  • EDUC 674 Leading Higher Education
  • EDUC 621 Managing Higher Education
  • EDUC 723 Organizing Higher Education
  • Elective from Higher Education Courses 

For further information, contact: info-leadership@umass.edu
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