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ONLINE certificate DEGREE
Post Master's Certificate in Higher Education Administration
ONLINE certificate DEGREE
Post Master's Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Certificate
10 months
Approximate Program Length
15
Total Credits
$810
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Be a part of the solution to the bigger issues affecting education. Our Post Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Administration (CERT/D-HEA) prepares you to create and improve the policies that shape our colleges and universities. Credits earned in CERT/D-HEA are transferrable toward our Doctor of Education with a focus in Higher Education Administration. However, this certificate does not lead to teacher licensure.
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Analyze how higher education institutions operate within a regulatory framework created by local, state, and federal policies to inform decision making within various types of higher education institutions.
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Examine the psychosocial, cultural, cognitive, structural and identity theories related to traditional, non-traditional, and diverse students in higher education.
Courses
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an online Post Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Administration.
Program Purpose Statement
The Post Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Administration (CERT/D-HEA) will prepare education professionals who can address the multiple challenges facing higher education in today’s dynamic global education community. The CERT/D-HEA does not lead to teacher licensure or any other professional licensure or certification.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with this degree?
A CERT-D-HEA can prepare you to be a:
- Academic dean
- Admissions director
- Provost
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for postsecondary education administrators is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
| COA Components | Doctoral Certificate |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$12,090
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,065
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Transportation
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$1,088
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$440
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,120
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Housing³
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$4,096
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Federal student loan fees
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$64
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$20,963
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
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Student Experience
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
real-world faculty
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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.