Oakland University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.-Education: Educational Leadership with a cognate in higher education, Post-masters certificate in Higher Education

Program Description:

The Post-Master's Certificate in Higher Education program gives you a broad understanding of higher education practices, systems, policies and issues through relevant course work and administrative projects. You will be prepared to take on leadership and management roles in a higher education setting. If you are already a practicing university or college administrator, hold a master's or doctoral degree, and want to update and advance your professional knowledge and skills—but do not want to pursue a doctoral degree at this time—this post-master's certificate is a good choice for you. This certificate will also help you prepare for career change if you are a mid-career professional in a related field, such as a college or university faculty member or a K -12 school administrator.
We also offer a PhD in Education: Educational Leadership, Higher Education Cognate.

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999