An 18-hour online/campus-based program to complement a master’s degree, qualify for a promotion, or begin a career in student affairs. Courses may also be applied toward the M.Ed. in Higher Education.
The graduate certificate program in Student Affairs Administration & Leadership (SAAL) will prepare participants to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to pursue entry-level staff and administrative positions with a concentrated emphasis in student affairs administration and leadership. Students will develop the requisite knowledge and skills upon completion of an 18-hour curriculum.
Students would develop the requisite knowledge and skills upon completion of an 18-hour curriculum which is outlined below:
HIGHERED 5402 Student Affairs Administration (Introductory course) 3
HIGHERED 6406 Governance of Higher Education 3
HIGHERED 6408 Legal Issues in Student Affairs 3
HIGHERED 6409 Critical Issues in Student Affairs 3
HIGHERED 6410 Ethics in Higher Education Administration 3
HIGHERED 6476 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (Exit course) 3
Total Hours 18
September 2025
College of Education
1 University Blvd.,
201 Education Admin Building,
ST. LOUIS,
Missouri,
63121, United States
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Official transcripts from all universities attended are required.
Grade Point Average: Minimum of 2.75 on 4.0 scale.
Proof of English proficiency
Minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have a 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 53 PTE-A.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.