Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Educational Leadership
Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Begins Fall 2010
This 15-credit hour certificate:
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Will provide basic theoretical and administrative knowledge of higher education and student affairs,
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Is designed for full-time professionals working in student affairs or related administrative areas who do not have the academic background/training in higher education OR graduate students enrolled in another master’s program who demonstrate commitment to and experience working in higher education,
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Includes one 3-credit hour field experience at the end for students to solidify their learning.
Following University and Graduate College policies, individuals who earn the certificate in HESA may apply to the master’s program in HESA Leadership and use the courses completed toward their degree. Additionally, students pursuing the Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership may complete this certificate as part of their doctoral program.
Certificate Program (Most, if not all courses, are offered on the Kalamazoo campus.) |
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| EDLD 6510: Foundations of Student Affairs | 3 |
| Introduction to the history of higher education, setting where the profession is practiced, and skills and competencies necessary to be successful in the field of student affairs | |
| EDLD 6530: The College Student | 3 |
| Examines the theoretical and research literature on contemporary college students from a variety of perspectives. | |
| EDLD 6540: Administration and Assessment of College Environments | 3 |
| Emphasizes the administration, management, and assessment of and within student affairs practice in higher education. OR EDLD 6550* | |
| EDLD 6550: Intervention Skills for Higher Education Professionals | 3 |
| A theory-to-practice course that teaches basic interpersonal skills necessary for successful higher education professionals. Addresses crisis management skills, interventions, and approaches for handling different people in the higher education environment OR EDLD 6540* | |
| EDLD 6580: Field Experience in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| (300 clock hours) | |
| EDLD 6590: Higher Education Law | 3 |
| Addresses the importance of knowledge of legal issues and their necessity for effective college administrators. | |
PROGRAM TOTAL |
15-18 |
Goals
The certificate is intended to provide full-time professionals in higher education with:
- a working knowledge of the typical developmental changes that occur for most traditional aged students in college;
- an understanding of the theory base and relevant literature that explains student development and behavior;
- a basic understanding of the history and larger system of higher education from which to frame current issues and decisions made;
- a working knowledge of relevant Constitutional law as it impacts administrative decisions in higher education;
- relevant skills in developing interventions to work with difficult students/parents/colleagues and/or skills in assessing college environments.
*Individuals will choose both or between EDLD 6540 and EDLD 6550 depending on their previous academic work and specific skills needed for their current role.