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Certificate in Leadership in Student Affairs
Prepare to Lead in Higher Education
Join others who are committed to shaping the future of student affairs practice. This certificate seeks to foster relationship-centered, integrated learning as well as deepen spiritual and ethical commitments.
This 12-credit certificate program will enhance your skills and knowledge in a variety of student services leadership positions. Gain leadership skills for positions in higher education.
Positions include:
- Admissions
- Development
- Student affairs
- Resident life
- Financial aid
- Academic counseling
- Campus ministry
- Multicultural student services
Collaboratively Designed
This program was designed through a collaborative effort of student affairs vice-presidents, deans of students and other student affairs leaders from:
- Bethel University
- College of St. Catherine
- Hamline University
- Macalester College
- University of St. Thomas
An advisory committee with representatives from each of these institutions. The committee keeps its hand on the pulse of higher education and the changing needs of student affairs professionals. The program is continuously improving.
This certificate is targeted to professionals interested in strengthening their backgrounds or entering positions in student affairs leadership. Credits may be applied to the Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs. With approval, credits may be applied to the education specialist or doctoral programs.
