Program Details
Next Start Date: August 17
Credit Hours: 9
Course Length: 12-16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 7-12 months
The online Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate from the University of West Florida prepares students for professional careers in various college and university student affairs and student services areas.
Why Study Higher Education Administration at UWF?
This UWF's Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate program provides a flexible opportunity for students interested in a higher education administration career to explore the fundamentals of leadership and management within postsecondary environments, nonprofits and other organizations.
With courses taught by experienced faculty who provide students with personalized support tailored to their success, students will learn how to put leadership theories and supervision skills into practice when working with employees and discusses how practitioners can use assessment, evaluation, research and strategic planning to inform their work.
What You Will Learn
By completing UWF's online Higher Education Administration Graduate Certificate, students will be prepared for success in a variety of positions in higher education administration at public and private institutions, including roles in organizational management, student development, leadership training and administration.
By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply student development theory
- Develop and apply individual, group and organizational interventions
- Conduct proper assessments, evaluations and research



