Higher Education Certificate Programs

Non-degree certificate and diploma programs include:

• Postsecondary Certificate in Leadership in Higher Education

Postsecondary Certificate in Leadership in Higher Education

The Certificate in Leadership in Higher Education is a part-time program specifically designed to meet the professional development needs of individuals aspiring to be, or currently in, leadership roles in colleges and universities.  It will be offered only on a compressed format/cohort basis.
 

Admission Requirements:

a) Application to the Certificate Program requires completion of secondary school as a minimum basis of admission.  Applicants will normally be expected to have taken university-level courses or equivalent and relevant professional experience.  Special consideration will be given to applicants lacking the formal academic credential but who have significant relevant professional experience.

b) Significant relevant professional experience in the post-secondary sector.

c) Two letters of recommendation, one from an educational administrator for whom the applicant has worked directly, one from a professional colleague or a university professor who can address the question of academic ability.
 

Program Requirements:

Completion of 4 half courses at a mid B or higher grade

• TPS803H - Recurring Issues in Post Secondary Education
• TPS809H - Administration of Colleges and Universities
• TPS820H - Special Topics in Higher Education: Student Development Part I
• TPS847H - H.R. & Diversity Issues in Higher Education

A University of Toronto Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the above requirements.
 

Delivery Format:

The program is cohort based and delivered in a compressed format; each half course is taken over 4 weekends per semester and/or a one-week summer institute.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Katharine Janzen
LHAE - Higher Education
416-978-1232
E-mail: katharine.janzen@utoronto.ca