Admission Requirements
Please refer to “The Graduate Admissions Process” section for general graduate admission information. For full admission to the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education, applicants are expected to provide or complete the following:
- Complete and submit the Graduate Application for Admission, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee. The application can be downloaded at www.wilmu.edu/admission/documents/paperapp.pdf.
- Provide an official transcript or transcripts from an accredited college, university, verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree. Transcripts and all application documents should be sent directly to Wilmington University Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Current resume.
- Schedule a program planning conference with the Program Coordinator or Chair.
After all of the above requirements have been completed, register for the appropriate course(s) in the certificate program.
Purpose
The Student Affairs in Higher Education certificate is designed for those interested in beginning or advancing their career in student affairs. Candidates study research-based best practices and will develop the knowledge and skills to create a positive learning environment for student engagement and success. A 120-hour field experience is included in this certificate.
Courses are available fully online.
Outcomes Assessment
Multiple assessments are used to determine candidate growth toward achievement of the knowledge and skills described in the Graduate Certificate and the university-wide graduation competencies. Performance-based assessments are used to evaluate projects, assignments, and research papers. Goals, learning outcomes and activities, external assignments, and assessment strategies are linked directly to program and graduation competencies as stated on each course syllabus.
Program Design
Candidates are expected to satisfactorily complete all requirements associated with the Graduate Certificate. The certificate includes 15-credits of content-specific courses related to content knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary, applied approach.
Course Requirements
Content Specific Courses (15 credits)
| MED 6102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| MHE 7300 | Introduction to Student Affairs | 3 |
| MHE 7301 | Student Development Theory and Contemporary College Students | 3 |
| MHE 7302 | Assessment of Student Learning Outside of the Classroom | 3 |
| MHE 7201 | Law and Policy in Higher Education | 3 |
| MHE 7500 | Field Experience | 3 |
Students interested in the Student Affairs in Higher Education Certificate may start classes at any time.
Qualifications for Certificate
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate, a candidate must successfully complete the five 3 credit courses listed above (15 credit hours) with a GPA of at least a 3.0. Because of rapid changes in the field, we recommend that the certificate
be completed within two years.
Candidates completing the five courses listed above with a GPA of 3.00 will, upon application to the Wilmington University Office of the Registrar, be issued a Wilmington University Graduate Certificate. Applications may be found on the Wilmington University Registrar’s webpage.
NOTE
Completion of this certificate does not qualify the recipient for a license or certification in Delaware, since there is no relevant Delaware license or certificate.