Executive Certificate in Higher Ed. Administration Level Up Your Leadership Skills
21
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Our Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration Equips You to Lead with Confidence
Enhance your leadership abilities and knowledge of the operation of colleges and universities by earning Liberty University’s 100% online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration. If you’re a professional in the field of education looking for additional training at the post-graduate level but do not have the time or resources to pursue a degree program, this advanced certificate may provide the credentials you need to further your career. This certificate also provides a seamless transition to an Educational Specialist (EdS) program, which in turn provides the option to continue on to a corresponding doctoral degree.
The professors at Liberty University are ready to help you grow professionally as you gain knowledge in the advanced techniques and current trends of higher education administration.
Why Should You Choose Liberty University’s Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration?
Whether you are currently working in a leadership or administrative role or are preparing to advance your career, our online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration provides a convenient way to gain the skills and knowledge you need to successfully fill a management role at a college or university. This certificate can help you improve your leadership skills and apply your teaching and education experience to solve organizational problems at institutions of higher learning.
Our online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration develops educators with a Christian worldview who can serve in schools with diligence and integrity. Our experienced professors teach theories of leadership styles and how those styles influence school personnel, the community, and instructional innovation within the school system.
What Will You Study Learn in our Online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration?
Throughout this executive certificate, you will study the sociological, cultural, and psychological needs of the unique students that make up your classroom. This will tie in with a study of the nature and management of educational organizations. You will also focus on the aspects of organizations and leadership of colleges and universities. You can explore assessment programs that inform curriculum planning in order to bring about measurable results for students. You can learn how to balance strategies to bring about continuous improvements while at the same time satisfying the requirements of accreditation agencies.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:
- Curriculum specialist
- Educational consultant
- Educational technology specialist
- Postsecondary education instructor
- Survey researcher
- Training and development specialist
- University administrator
- University professor
The skills you gain in communication and leadership can help you in your current role at your organization or help prepare you for positions of elevated responsibility. Because some occupations may require that you have a doctorate, Liberty created Executive Certificates that can seamlessly transfer into one of our corresponding postgraduate or doctoral programs. You may be able to transfer all 21 credits from this certificate into our EdS in Higher Education Administration or our PhD in Higher Education Administration. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an Executive Certificate from Liberty University.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 745 – Organizational Analysis & Problem Solving for Educators
- EDUC 758 – Teaching the College Student
- EDUC 759 – College & University Administration
- EDUC 782 – Historical Perspectives of Higher Education
- EDUC 783 – Economic Impact in Higher Education
- EDUC 784 – Assessment and Accreditation
- EDUC 845 – Policy Analysis
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan (PDF)
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Education Executive Certificate Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Education Executive Certificate Part Time | $650/Credit |
Military Education Executive Certificate* | $275/Credit |
*The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education Executive Certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for our Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for education Executive Certificate courses*
- Roll credits into the corresponding doctoral degree
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education Executive Certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any credits towards a post-graduate or a doctoral degree?
You may apply many credits earned in our online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration toward a relevant post-graduate or doctoral degree.
Is there any military tuition discount available?
If you have served in the military, we want to go above and beyond to show you our gratitude. That’s why we designed our 21-credit-hour certificates to work especially well for you. Earning an Executive Certificate makes you eligible for our military alumni doctoral discount — you’ll receive the discounted $275/credit hour military rate both during the certificate and later during the corresponding doctoral degree after you roll over your completed credits.*
If your plans to earn a doctoral degree lie further in the future, each certificate also stands on its own as a professional development credential, setting you apart from your peers and giving you the flexibility to start a doctoral degree whenever you’re ready. It’s one more way we show our appreciation.
Even if you later decide to pursue a doctoral degree in a different subject area, you’ll still receive a discounted rate during your doctorate as long as you’ve previously completed an Executive Certificate.*
*In order to retain a discounted rate, the doctoral degree must be started within 2 years of completing the Executive Certificate.
Please note: The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education certificates/programs.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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