Higher Education Administration, Graduate Certificate

Higher education administration professionals in discussion with students in a library setting

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Credit Hours

College of

Education, Health & Human Sciences

The online graduate certificate in Higher Education Administration is designed to provide advanced training in the organizational, financial, and leadership dimensions of postsecondary institutions. The certificate is tailored to professionals seeking career advancement in higher education administrative positions, including academic and student affairs administration, institutional management, and higher education policy implementation. The curriculum provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of higher education practice. You’ll be equipped with practical administrative skills grounded in theory and research on higher education leadership. Additional proficiencies include organizational leadership, fiscal decision-making, and effective administration within complex institutional contexts.

Program Website

Questions? Contact Dr. Christine Mokher, Professor, at cmokher@fsu.edu or (850) 644-6777.

University Accreditation: Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Florida State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Florida State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).