Student Affairs, Graduate Certificate (Online)*

General Program Information

Susan Epps, Ed.D., Program Coordinator

512 Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70550
(423) 439-7609
e-mail: epps@etsu.edu

This certificate provides professional development for student life professionals seeking continuing education in the student life field. This program is designed to increase knowledge of student development and leadership principles and how they apply to the various areas of the institution as well as working with students and other members of the university community.

Program Admission Requirements

Students must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Articulation Agreements

Students who have completed the Student Affairs Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education concentration) may have up to twelve (12) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study.

Students who have completed the Student Affairs Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education concentration) may have up to nine (9) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study.

Student Affairs, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 12 credits

Required Course	3 credits
Advisor Approved Electives	9 credits
Total	12 credits

Required Course: 3 credits

ELPA 5722 - Student Development and the College Environment (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 9 credits

Choose 9 credits of electives in consultation with an advisor. Most of the electives are ELPA courses, and students will work with the program coordinator to determine what courses are most appropriate for their current or future professional goals/needs.