Housing and Residence Life Graduate Certificate

The housing and residence life leadership graduate certificate is designed to prepare individuals to become leaders and professionals in the residence life profession. It will expand their knowledge of topics relevant to residence life including student development theory, student personnel services, the first-year college experience, diversity issues, and legal and ethical issues in student services. Additionally, individuals will develop their own leadership skills as well as curriculum development for programs involving students in residence at colleges and universities. A practical internship is required to allow hands on field experience in housing and residence life.

Total Credit Hours Required: 16 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete the following:
  • EDH6047 - Theories of College Student Development (3)
  • EDH6634 - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education (3)

Elective Courses

• Complete at least 3 of the following:
  • EDH6045 - First Year College Experience (3)
  • EDH7046 - Diversity Issues in Higher Education (3)
  • EDH6204 - Leadership in College Organizations (3)
  • EDH6215 - The College Curriculum (3)
  • EDH6407 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Personnel (3)

Internship

• Earn at least 1 credits from the following types of courses: Internship -Students will complete a 1 credit hour internship (15-20 hours) in a residence life position or a closely related position approved by the faculty advisor.

Grand Total Credits: 16

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Application Deadlines