Program Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education is designed for graduate students interested in understanding leadership within the higher education environment. Enhancing knowledge of organizational structure, governance, and change and development, as well as improving managerial and leadership skills are essential for success as a leader in the higher education environment.
Program Contacts:
To email the Director of the Institute for Higher Education Leadership,
Dr. R. Mark Sullivan, Director, Sullivan Institute for Higher Education Leadership;
Professor of Education, Lally School of Education
Program Webpage,
Organizational Leadership in Higher Education C.A.S.
Program Requirements:
Required Courses:
| HLA 501 | ProSeminar on Critical Issues and Challenges Facing Colleges and Universities | 3 |
| HLA 520 | Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
| HLA 530 | Ethical Foundations and Decision-Making in Higher Education | 3 |
| HLA 560 | Law and Higher Education | 3 |
| MBA 595 | Managing Organizational Development & Change | 3 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Research project on an issue related to Leadership in Higher Education.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Organizational Leadership Admission Information
Organizational Leadership Admission Information
- At least one year of professional work experience at a campus, governmental or higher education related organization;
- At least one letter of recommendation from a senior higher education administrator attesting the candidate’s preparation for advanced graduate study in higher education leadership;
- A statement of interest explaining the candidate’s motivation to enroll in the program.
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