Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Student Development and Affairs
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits of Completion: 18.0
Instructional Delivery: Online
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: Less than 2 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 13.0406
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9033
About the Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Student Development and Affairs is an option for students and professionals who have already completed a bachelor's degree and would like to enhance their professional credentials without pursing a master's degree. This certificate supports careers in higher education at the university and community college level as well as within higher education organizations. Graduates with this certificate will have a strong understanding of the issues and needs specific to student affairs and student success. Graduates will be well prepared to work in a variety of departments serving students, including academic advising, career services, financial aid, health services, residence halls, student athlete services and multicultural centers.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| EDHE 501 | Foundations of Higher Education and Governance | 3.0 |
| EDHE 521 | Student Development Theory and Application | 3.0 |
| EDHE 531 | Legal Issues & Ethics in Higher Education | 3.0 |
| EDHE 541 | Institutional Assessment, Accreditation and Effectiveness | 3.0 |
| EDHE 661 | Critical Issues & Risk Management in Student Affairs | 3.0 |
| EDHE 665 | Student Success: Learning and Innovative Support Services | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDHE 501 | 3.0 | EDHE 531 | 3.0 | EDHE 521 | 3.0 | EDHE 541 | 3.0 |
| EDHE 665 | 3.0 | EDHE 661 | 3.0 | ||||
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | ||||
| Total Credits 18 | |||||||
Additional Information
For more information, visit Drexel University's Certificate in Student Development and Affairs webpage.