Students seeking institutional recommendation for Arizona administrative certification should major in educational leadership. An undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.00 is required for admission to full standing in a graduate degree program. However, applicants with undergraduate grade-point averages of 2.50 to 2.99 may be admitted on a provisional basis. Beyond these minimal requirements, applicants must also meet the specific requirements for all majors offered in the department. The meeting of standards does not guarantee admission.
Concentrations are available within graduate majors offered in the department.
The major in higher education is offered through the Center for the Study of Higher Education, with concentrations in academic administration, student personnel services administration, finance and business affairs administration, community college administration, curriculum and instruction, higher education policy making, and institutional research and planning. The department also offers certification in educational administration. Students seeking institutional recommendation for Arizona administrative certification should major in educational leadership. An undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.00 is required for admission to full standing in a graduate degree program. However, applicants with undergraduate grade-point averages of 2.50 to 2.99 may be admitted on a provisional basis.