Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education

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The educational landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and more training is needed to understand the growing concerns in higher education. Today’s challenges require higher education professionals to think critically about new problems, engage with diverse student bodies, and inform policies and practices for college students. UNC Greensboro’s Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education program is designed for working higher education professionals, recent college graduates, and current students in other graduate programs who want to improve their skills to tackle the challenges facing higher education. The certificate can act as a precursor for practitioners interested in UNCG’s master’s in student affairs and higher education. 

The Student Affairs in Higher Education Certificate Program Distinctions

The curriculum closely follows the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies and CAS Standards for graduate professional preparation, which makes it specifically oriented toward professional student-affairs practice rather than higher education as a purely academic field.

The Certificate for Student Affairs in Higher Education Student Experience

The certificate consists of four courses for a total of 12 credit hours, each designed to provide students with the skills to advance their careers in higher education. Course offerings include:

• Foundations of College Student Affairs Administration
• Student Development Theory
• Organization & Administration of Student Affairs in Higher Education
• Program Planning in Postsecondary Education

After Receiving a Certificate for Student Affairs in Higher Education

Students will leave UNC Greensboro’s post-bachelor’s certificate program with a variety of new skills. They will leave with a foundational understanding of how student affairs operates within higher education’s ever-changing landscape.

Graduates of the certificate can work with college students in various supportive roles. They may work in the following offices at colleges and universities:

• Admissions
• Career and Professional Development Services
• Academic Resources
• Accessibility Resources
• Housing and Residential Life
• Civic Engagement Office
• Students Rights and Responsibilities
• Student Health and Wellness
• Recreational Services
• Dean of Students Office
• Student Conduct
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Campus Life, Activities, and Student Programming
• Campus Safety
• Military and Veterans Resources