Program Overview

College Access, Student Success and Student Services Leadership Graduate Certificate

Requirements

The College Access, Student Success and Student Services Leadership Graduate Certificate requires the completion of 12 hours of coursework. The required courses are:

• HIGHERED 6474: Understanding the Psychosocial Development of Emerging Adults (3 hours)
• or CAST 4398: Child Maltreatment: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• HIGHERED 6475: College Access and Career Preparation for the Emerging Adult (3 hours)
• HIGHERED 6476: Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3 hours)
• HIGHERED 6478: Enrollment Management and Student Retention (3 hours)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, certificate earners will be able to:

• Analyze and evaluate policies related to K-12 student achievement, college access, student retention, and workforce preparation, and the intersection of these variables with K-12 and postsecondary institution practices to support student success.
• Compare and contrast organizational perspectives and analyze their applicability to organizational activity.
• Demonstrate professional practices that promote inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Articulate and apply learning and development theories to program development, advising, and planning in diverse practice settings in order to support student success.
• Demonstrate high-quality interpersonal skills, including academic and professional writing and presentation skills.