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Student Affairs Leadership Certificate (Graduate)

Student Affairs Leadership Certificate

The Student Affairs Leadership Certificate is designed for students who aspire to serve in administrative roles in student affairs and related areas such as athletics administration, residential life and student activities in higher education. This certificate deepens students’ understanding and skills in student affairs administration, including focusing on current leadership contexts and best practices in managing student life and engagement in colleges and universities.

Classes & Curriculum

The certificate consists of 12 hours of graduate-level instruction, and includes the following courses, among others.

  • College Students and Development Theory
  • Diversity Issues in Higher Education

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Related Graduate Degrees

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    Voluntary Internships

    Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your courseworkÌýand make professional contacts who can assist your future career development.ÌýInternships are voluntary experiences that take place outside of the programÌýcurriculum: students do not receive credit forÌýinternships.Ìý

    Tuition & Fees

    In keeping with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

    are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

    Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
    Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

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    Program Contact

    Katie Smith, associate professor, is the faculty program contact for the Student Affairs Leadership Certificate (Graduate).
    Phone: 215-201-8078Ìý
    Email:

    Our Advisors

    A faculty program coordinator provides academic support and helps students navigate the certificate program.

    Questions

    For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admissionÌýand your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

    Enrollment Management
    Ritter Annex 150
    1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    Phone: 215-204-8011
    Email:

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