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Internationalization of Higher Education - Graduate Certificate

The Internationalization of Higher Education graduate certificate meets the needs in higher education for administrative leaders, staff and faculty to have a comprehensive understanding of internationalization, along with well-articulated skills, knowledge and dispositions to improve institutional capacity for internationalization. Internationalization is one of the profound and transformational changes occurring in contemporary colleges and universities. Institution-wide commitment is needed if all students are to achieve learning outcomes with international and intercultural content. The certificate is designed to strengthen students’ skills for working in college and university settings.

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Graduate Certificate in Internationalization of Higher Education

Kent State University’s Graduate Certificate in Internationalization of Higher Education equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to foster global engagement within higher education institutions. The program covers strategies for implementing international initiatives, managing intercultural communication, and supporting diverse student populations. Through coursework and case studies, students learn to design programs that enhance global awareness, facilitate student exchange, and support an inclusive campus environment.

Program Information for Internationalization of Higher Education - Graduate Certificate

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HIED 66492INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 3
HIED 66670INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:9
HIED 66671
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66672
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGES
HIED 66673
RESEARCH IN ADMINISTRATION OF INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66674
COMPARATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66675
DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS
HIED 66676
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
Additional elective as approved by certification advisor
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Admissions for Internationalization of Higher Education - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (master's degree preferred)
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale1
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Post-baccalaureate work will be taken into consideration when interpreting GPA for admission.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Internationalization of Higher Education - Graduate Certificate

Those with the graduate certificate in internationalization of higher education are prepared for roles such as international program coordinators, study abroad advisors, global engagement specialists, or diversity and inclusion officers. They may work in universities, study abroad organizations, or nonprofit agencies, supporting student exchange, cultural competency, and international partnerships. This certificate enhances the expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to globally focused educational environments and lead initiatives that promote cultural understanding and inclusivity.

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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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