Higher Education Administration

General requirements

• All students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply.
• Goals Statement (uploaded via online application): This essay demonstrates the applicant's writing ability and the background and credentials that qualify the applicant for certificate study at George Mason University. Applicants should also use this essay to express what they hope to achieve professionally and how the certificate can help achieve that.  The essay should convey that applying to this program has been an informed and thoughtful process. 
• Writing Sample: This document should be a formal piece of writing that demonstrates the applicant's ability to write at the graduate level, creating a thesis statement and using scholarly literature to make and support an argument.