Discover New Pathways in Education

Tailored for students who are interested in education but may not seek traditional teaching roles, these programs explore a broad range of topics, including educational policy, research, and administration. With flexible options and interdisciplinary approaches, our program prepares graduates for impactful careers in education-related fields.

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Adult and Community Education

Advance your career and impact with the Adult & Community Education option. Designed for educators across diverse settings—like workplaces, community programs, and higher education—this program helps you build leadership, teaching, and research skills to engage adult learners in meaningful ways.

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Educational Leadership - Higher Education

The Higher Education option is designed to provide the foundations of practice, research and theory of higher education and student affairs essential for leadership in post-secondary contexts. Graduates from this program have the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become change-agents on college and university campuses.

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Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning equips professionals with the tools to effectively teach and train adult learners. Whether you're in a corporate, community, or academic setting, this program prepares you to create engaging, collaborative learning experiences that drive real-world results.

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Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs Administration

Designed to prepare professionals who work in higher education settings with the foundations of practice, research, and theory related to working with diverse populations of college and university students.

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Institutional Effectiveness

Equips students with the skills to assess and analyze performance in educational and organizational settings. The curriculum emphasizes evaluation, research, and data-driven decision-making to support planning and policy development.

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Organizational Learning & Leadership

The Organizational Learning and Leadership option develops your ability to lead in diverse educational and organizational settings.

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