The graduate certificate program in College Access, Student Success, and Student Services Leadership (CASSL) will provide participants an opportunity to pursue a career in student services related to college access and workforce development. The program will prepare college preparation professionals to establish partnerships with K-12 institutions, community colleges, 4-year institutions, community agencies, and private college preparation agencies to establish defined academic and career pathways and mentoring systems for elementary, middle school and high school students. The goal is to prepare all students for success, whether they choose to pursue a college degree, vocational training, or transition to the workforce immediately following high school.
The graduate certificate program will also provide student support professionals with the necessary tools to intercede and provide the appropriate psychological, social and emotional supports during the critical developmental phases of childhood and adolescence to empower minority youth in underrepresented communities and disadvantaged populations to become contributing members of society.
Utilizing the insight gained from this program, participants can also pursue entry-level staff positions related to student affairs administration. Students will develop the requisite knowledge and skills upon completion of a 12-hour curriculum.
Dr. Shawn Woodhouse
HIGHERED 6474 | Understanding the Psychosocial Development of Emerging Adults | 3 |
or CAST 4398 | Child Maltreatment: A Multidisciplinary Approach | |
HIGHERED 6475 | College Access and Career Preparation for the Emerging Adult | 3 |
HIGHERED 6476 | Organization and Administration of Higher Education | 3 |
HIGHERED 6478 | Enrollment Management and Student Retention | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |