The certificate is designed for individuals who are planning or enhancing a career in a broad range of administrative positions in higher education institutions. The certificate will provide core knowledge for administrative processes in the context of higher education institutions.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Admissions

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For information specific to the graduate certificate in higher education administration, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Banner Code: LA-CERG-HEDA

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Core Courses

Choose 9 credits from the following:9
HE 646
Student Development Theory
HE 712
Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education
HE 721
History of Higher Education
HE 722
Organization and Administration in Higher Education
Total Credits9

Electives

Choose 9 credits of electives from the following:9
HE 601
The Community College
HE 606
Cultural Pluralism in Higher Education
HE 610
Research Methods in Higher Education
HE 624
Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education
HE 641
Introduction to Helping Skills
HE 644
Organization and Administration of Student Affairs
HE 645
The Contemporary College Student
HE 685
Practicum
Other HE courses, when relevant, with approval of director or advisor
Total Credits9