
Overview
- In particular doctoral students enrolled in other disciplines who plan to enter the academy as tenure track faculty members, as well as current administrative professionals who already possess an undergraduate degree and have 2-3 years full-time experience in higher education, may also benefit from this experience. The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is offered at University of Nevada, Las Vegas .
- Hours earned for the certificate may be applied to a degree program in higher education at the masters or doctoral levels. Hours earned in the masters or doctorate programs in higher education may not be used toward the certificate. Certificate Requirements are 15 credit hours.
Learning Outcomes
- The certificate comprises core skills necessary for individuals who seek employment at institutions of higher education.
- The nature of the certificate allows students to tailor their course work based on their professional goals.
- The proposed certificate will be housed in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education and thus, is connected most directly to the higher education program.
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Courses include:
- Leadership Development Seminar
- Leading Diverse Organizations
- College Students in the United States
- The American Community College
- Seminar in the Economics of Higher Education
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A qualified student, who wishes to enter UNLV to obtain the graduate certificate in higher education without being enrolled in a degree program, may apply for graduate admission to the Graduate College via the Grad Rebel Gateway. All minimum Graduate College requirements MUST be met. Once accepted to UNLV, students must also complete and submit the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education application.
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24050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24050 USD per year -
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24050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24050 USD per year -
In-State
7094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7094 USD per year
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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