Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success

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Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success

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Program Details

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 20 quarter credits

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s MS in Higher Education with a specialization in Leadership for Student Success.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 844-665-5838 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.

 

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition20 quarter credit hours$530 per quarster hour$10,600
Program FeePer quarter$175$350
   $10,950*

Effective February 24, 2025

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition20 quarter credit hours$540 per quarter hour$10,800
Program FeePer quarter$180$360
   $11,160*

*The tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $400 to $600.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success, students will be able to:

  1. Make effective decisions based on critical evaluation of research and data.
  2. Articulate the perspectives and interests of multiple stakeholders.
  3. Choose leadership approaches appropriate to the culture of the organization.
  4. Evaluate the potential impact of policies and processes on student outcomes.

PROGRAM SAVINGS

Want to quickly build new skills and knowledge? We want to put your goals within reach. Receive a 10% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you start this program after March 4, 2024. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.