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Gain the knowledge and skills to advance your career in higher education and student affairs with our 18-credit Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration. Designed for professionals seeking a focused, flexible credential, the AGC offers a strong foundation in the core principles of the field, while allowing you to explore specialized topics through elective courses.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your qualifications or preparing for a future master’s degree, the AGC offers the versatility to meet your goals.

All AGC courses can also be applied toward the Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration — contact the program director for details before applying.

AGC Program Requirements

Required core courses

12 credits; all courses are required

HEA 501 - Foundations of Higher Education Administration

HEA 502 - Survey of College Student Development Theory

HEA 503 - Leadership in Higher Education

HEA 504 - Research and Assessment in Higher Education

 

Complete course descriptions are available in our HEA course index.

Electives

6 credits (select two courses from the list below)

HEA 510 - Technology in Higher Education
HEA 520 - Advising and Counseling in Higher Education
HEA 521 - Diversity and Higher Education
HEA 522 - Crisis Management and Prevention in Higher Education
HEA 523 - Student Affairs Administration
HEA 524 - Enrollment Management
HEA 525 - The Contemporary Undergraduate
HEA 526 - Career Counseling and the Psychology of Work
HEA 527 - Community College Administration
HEA 528 - External Relations in Higher Education (New Course Pending)
HEA 530 - Legal Issues in Higher Education
HEA 531 - Finance Issues in Higher Education
HEA 532 - Facilities Management in Higher Education
HEA 533 - Intercollegiate Athletics
HEA 534 - Philanthropy in American Higher Education
HEA 535 - International Higher Education
HEA 560 - Comparative University Systems

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