Post-Master's Certificate In Higher Education Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration (HEA) is a 15-hour post-Master’s professional certificate for qualified candidates who wish to pursue credentials in higher education administration. The certificate program is designed to further develop experienced leaders in the areas of HEA foundations, institutional effectiveness and marketing, organizational management, legal and ethical issues, and other areas of critical need for the twenty-first century higher education administrator. The certificate program is designed to support and prepare higher education professionals to lead in diverse institutional contexts. Professionals who complete this certificate will be better prepared to lead change and develop higher education organizations to effectively succeed in a local, national, and international educational contexts.

The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university

• Resume or CV - (Can be uploaded into the online application system)

Admissions Note: 

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration does not lead to leadership certification for P-12 education. It is designed for professionals who wish to have specialized post-Master’s credentials in higher education administration. 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission