Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership Program Online

Drexel University's Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership provides you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to navigate dynamic changes within higher education. Interdisciplinary courses cover topics related to equity and access, legal and ethical matters, diversity and globalization, policies and practices, risk prevention, technology, and transformative leadership. This program is designed for those who currently work in higher education and are looking to advance in their career, or those looking to transition into a career in higher education.

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership Program Features

• 100% online
• Nine-credit program that can be completed in less than a year
• Learn from diverse faculty and practitioners with extensive leadership experience within higher education institutions (two-year, four-year, public, private, for-profit), organizations, and agencies
• Customizable assignments that can align with your current or future position
• Real-world and experiential curriculum
• Prepares you for administrative and leadership positions within colleges and universities as well as higher education organizations

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership

Along with your completed application for Drexel’s higher education leadership certificate, you will need to submit official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, a personal essay, and a resume. For more information regarding required materials, please see the Admissions Criteria page.

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership vs MS in Higher Education Leadership

In addition to the online higher education leadership certificate, Drexel also offers an online MS in Higher Education Leadership. The master’s degree builds on the foundation concepts covered in the certificate program and is a great option if you are interested in expanding your industry knowledge further and obtaining a graduate degree. In the master’s program, you can specialize in one of six concentrations, including education policy and student development and affairs. Credits earned in Drexel’s online higher education leadership certificate can be applied to the online master’s degree upon acceptance into the program.

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Compliance
• MS in Education Improvement and Transformation
• MS in Higher Education Leadership

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