Students can earn a master’s degree and a certificate, individually or at the same time! These offerings are perfect for anyone looking to advance their career in higher education, college student affairs, instructional design and adult and continuing education.


Earn a Master’s Degree and a Certificate Together!

Choose One of Our 2 Certificate Programs:

Student Success Advising & Technology-Based Services in Higher Ed

Graduate Certificate | 15-credits
Gain expertise in advising, empowering college student success, and harnessing technology’s potential.

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Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Graduate Certificate | 15-credits
Prospective teachers venturing into today’s higher education environment will gain an understanding of teaching and learning theory, research and effective practice.

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Combine It With the Master’s Degree:

Master’s Degree in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration (ACHEA)

The MS in Administrative Leadership – concentration in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration is a 33-credit program that will prepare you to meet the growing demand for administrators and leaders who work with college students and adult learners in diverse organizations. A major focus of our program is preparing leaders of adult learning and urban higher education institutions who honor equity and diversity.

Certificate Program Highlights

  • Each graduate certificate program is 15 credits and all of these credits can count towards your master’s degree!
  • The master’s degree program requires a minimum of 33 credits to graduate. That’s 33 credits to earn a Master’s plus certificate of your choice!
  • GRE is not required
  • Admission is offered each semester
  • Available online
  • Internationally known faculty
  • Small class sizes (typically 15 -25 students)

Application Process for the 2-in-1 Option

Note: You must complete an application (including the application fee) for both programs.

Master’s Degree Admission Application
  1. Complete the UWM Graduate School Online Admission Application.
    Select “Graduate courses for personal/professional enrichment” as your reason for applying.
  2. Select the master’s degree in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration.
Graduate Certificate Application
  1. Complete the UWM Graduate School Online Admission Application. Select “Graduate courses for personal/professional enrichment” as your reason for applying.
  2. Select the certificate in Student Success Advising and Technology-Based Services in Higher Education or the certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education.