Student Development and Affairs Certificate

Overview

The accredited online Graduate Certificate in Student Development and Affairs prepares students to meet the on-going societal changes and transformations that are affecting institutions of higher education. University administrators will need to learn how to make colleges supportive, learning rich environments for all students ranging from traditional students to adult students. The program will help participants learn how to develop policies and practices that allow students to stay connected to each other and the institution in the face of technological and societal trends that will increasingly foster disconnectedness.

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Program Features

A flexible, completely online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule
Named one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” preparing today’s educators by U.S. News & World Report
Drexel’s teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
A highly interactive online learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and other classmates

State restrictions may apply to some programs. Learn more.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Required Courses
EDHE 500	Foundations of Higher Education	3.0
EDHE 520	Student Development & Customer Service Management	3.0
EDHE 530	Higher Education Law	3.0
Select three of the following:		9.0
EDHE 652	Enrollment Marketing, Recruitment & Retention
EDHE 662	Critical Issues in Student Affairs
EDHE 663	Safety and Crisis Management
EDHE 669	Diversity in Higher Education
Total Credits		18.0

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Admissions Criteria

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
- The cumulative GPA for graduate course work begun, but not to date completed, will be considered along with an applicant's undergraduate GPA
- Provisional admission may be considered if your undergraduate GPA is between 2.70 to 2.99, but your other admissions materials are strong

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
An essay describing why you're interested in pursuing this program
Resume
Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2017-2018 is $921 per credit. (A 25% discount off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1228 per credit)

This rate applies only to new online students.
- Students being readmitted to Drexel University must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2016-2017 Academic Year

Term	Classes Begin	Classes End	Exams Begin	Exams End
Fall 2016	September 19, 2016	December 3, 2016	December 5, 2016	December 10, 2016
Winter 2017	January 9, 2017	March 18, 2017	March 20, 2017	March 25, 2017
Spring 2017	April 3, 2017	June 10, 2017	June 12, 2017	June 16, 2017
Summer 2017	June 26, 2017	September 2, 2017	September 5, 2017	September 9, 2017

2017-2018 Academic Year

Term	Classes Begin	Classes End	Exams Begin	Exams End
Fall 2017	September 25, 2017	December 9, 2017	December 11, 2017	December 16, 2017
Winter 2018	January 8, 2018	March 17, 2018	March 19, 2018	March 24, 2018
Spring 2018	April 2, 2018	June 9, 2018	June 11, 2018	June 15, 2018
Summer 2018	June 25, 2018	September 1, 2018	September 4, 2018	September 8, 2018

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