Higher Education Administration Certificate

Leadership, M.S. Embedded Certificate

The Higher Education Administration Certificate consists of four graduate-level courses designed to provide individuals with the theory, methods, and practice of higher education administration. The graduate certificate is embedded in the Master of Science in Leadership. 

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe concepts and practices in an organization’s financial environment.
2. Interpret counseling and support strategies to enhance communication.
3. Analyze issues to foster student participation and access to resources.
4. Build an organizational program based on assessment, evaluation, and research.
5. Develop a solution-based action plan that is effectively communicated to stakeholders.
6. Engage in research to improve practice.
7. Connect leadership theory to improve practice.

Certificate Requirements - 12 hrs

• EDUC 5533 - Foundations of College Student Personnel Services
• EDUC 5543 - Resource Acquisition, Development, and Utilization
• EDUC 5643 - Program Development, Assessment and Evaluation
• EDUC 5743 - Principles of Andragogy and Adult Development