University announces new Higher Education Administration graduate certificate
LAWRENCE — The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, part of the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences, has created a new program to introduce education professionals to academic scholarship on higher education.
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration is a nine-hour generalist degree program that allows students to extend and apply their knowledge of colleges and universities and to learn from expert scholars and practitioners, as well as fellow classmates, who bring diverse leadership experiences to the program.
The certificate is primarily intended for students who intend to work in higher education administration and student affairs. Some areas include:
- Academic advising
- Administrators wanting to familiarize themselves with academic literature on higher education topics to help them develop in their administrative positions
- Current administrators who may wish to update their knowledge of the theory and research
- Students who wish to pursue a master’s, Ed.D. or Ph.D. in educational leadership & policy studies.
The curriculum consists of three courses that provide an introduction to understanding institutions of higher education, the historical context, and the present state of colleges and universities.
“The graduate certificate in higher education administration is an ideal option for career changers interested in transitioning to the field or any learner or leader who wants to gain a fundamental understanding of higher education,” said Gene Parker, associate professor in the educational leadership & policy studies department.
The program, which will begin in fall 2024, was developed in response to increased interest in a non-degree program focusing on higher education administration by current administrators who may not have extensive educational preparation in the field.
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration certificate online.