Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Graduate Certificate Higher Education Administration in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) is an 18-credit program designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's, master's, or higher degree. This program offers an excellent alternative for those seeking substantial knowledge and competencies in higher education and student affairs without committing to the complete 36-credit master's degree curriculum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. This degree can be in any subject.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work.
Official Transcript
Personal Statement
Applicants are required to submit an updated resume and a personal statement in the application portal.
The statement should be an original work of 750-1,000 words in which you answer the following questions:
What is your purpose in pursuing a Master of Arts or Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration (HEA)?
Why do you wish to be a part of the HEA program at Stony Brook University?
How have you prepared yourself for a career in higher education? (Include any relevant undergraduate, graduate, or professional experience.)
Specifically, how will the HEA degree/certificate assist you in advancing both your professional and personal goals?
Describe your research and study interests and any other aspects of your background, skills, or qualifications that would aid the HEA Admissions Committee in evaluating your motivation for graduate study.
If there is an academic performance or other weakness in your application that you wish to address, please include this in your personal statement so that the HEA Admissions Committee can make an informed decision.
Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume
A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above. .
An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work.
Official Transcript
Personal Statement
Applicants are required to submit an updated resume and a personal statement in the application portal.
The statement should be an original work of 750-1,000 words in which you answer the following questions:
What is your purpose in pursuing a Master of Arts or Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration (HEA)?
Why do you wish to be a part of the HEA program at Stony Brook University?
How have you prepared yourself for a career in higher education? (Include any relevant undergraduate, graduate, or professional experience.)
Specifically, how will the HEA degree/certificate assist you in advancing both your professional and personal goals?
Describe your research and study interests and any other aspects of your background, skills, or qualifications that would aid the HEA Admissions Committee in evaluating your motivation for graduate study.
If there is an academic performance or other weakness in your application that you wish to address, please include this in your personal statement so that the HEA Admissions Committee can make an informed decision.
Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume
A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above. .
An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490