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Higher Education Policy and Administration is a key driving force in our quest for systemic-level educational excellence and evidence-based change in support of student success and achievement.  In this post-baccalaureate certificate, students are introduced to a survey of the core policy and public administrative functions related to the delivery of public education. Students go on to build foundational skills in the key areas of related education policy and law. Finally, students can customize this certificate to their specific area of interest and professional development with the opportunity to choose one course from a list of additional electives. Finally, this is a useful, strategic complement to the study of other disciplines for purposes of career readiness and intentions for future advancement into organizational leadership roles. This certificate is a stand-along certificate that does not require admission into the MPA program.

Complete the following Graduate Certificate requirements:

A. Submit an online application and application fee. The online application can be found at UA Online http://uaonline.alaska.edu.

B. Submit your official academic transcript showing the completion of a baccalaureate degree. To obtain your official academic transcript, contact the university from which your degree was granted and request that they send an official transcript to the UAS Admissions office.

C. Submit a current Professional Resume or Vitae

D. Submit a statement of professional objectives (approximately 1,000 words) describing past public and non-profit experiences, outlining your professional goals, and stating how the MPA program will help you achieve your professional objectives.

Current/Former Student Pathways:

1) Student enrolled in Higher Ed Certificate wants to migrate into MPA

• Must be in good academic standing
• Submit new statement of career goals, application
• New transcripts/letters waived

2) Student enrolled in MPA wants to add Higher Ed Certificate

• Must be in good academic standing
• Submit new statement of career goals, application
• New transcripts/letters waived
• Takes Higher Ed classes as electives

3) MPA alum wants to come back for Higher Ed Certificate

• Submit new statement of career goals, application
• New transcripts/letters waived 

For students who have taken courses more than seven (7) years ago, reach out to your program coordinator/advisor.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

1. Describe the foundational history of American higher education as relevant to contemporary administration, curricula, and policy.
2. Apply principles of higher education administration policy analysis, by translating a higher education public agenda into mission aligned strategy and policy.
3. Analyze legal issues relevant to American colleges and universities.