Graduate Certificate Program
Program Code: GRCT-SP
Major Code: AHE

Higher Education Administration Department 
Bacon Hall 214C, (716) 878-3789
hea.buffalostate.edu/

The Assessment in Student Affairs Advanced Certificate is designed to provide professionals with the necessary skills to become assessment leaders in their higher education community and beyond. The Advanced Certificate is grounded in the principles and foundations of data-based decision making, collaborative practice, and reflective learning. It is designed to equip practitioners with the skills to gather information, the ability to understand the nature and value of formal inquiry, and the opportunity to serve as change agents within their institution through assessment.

The certificate program is designed as a fully online program, making it accessible for full-time working professionals.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission must hold a Master’s degree or have completed 18 credits of graduate coursework. Applicants must meet the department’s overall minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Applicants will also be required to submit a written application and a resume.

Program Requirements