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College Access and Success Certificate (Graduate)

College Access and Success Graduate Certificate

Prepare for the ever-changing landscape of postgraduate education with the College Access and Success Graduate Certificate at 51¶¯Âþ. Serving as a critical bridge that helps higher education professionals develop marketable skills and competencies, this certificate’s coursework challenges norms by placing significant emphasis onÌýurban issues and themes of college access, affordability and equity in higher and postgraduate education.

Delivery Method

The College Access and Success Certificate (Graduate) program can be completed entirely in an online format.

Classes & Curriculum

In order to complete the College Access and Success Certificate (Graduate) program, students must take the following four courses.

  • Access and Equity in Higher Education
  • Diversity Issues in Higher Education​
  • Getting into College: Strategic Enrollment Management​
  • The Costs of College

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Who Might be Interested?

This graduate certificate is open to 51¶¯Âþ students and employees, as well as outside professionals, interested in advancing their knowledge and skills by exploring the urban education experience and investigating themes of equity and access in higher education.

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Voluntary Internships

Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your courseworkÌýand make professional contacts who can assist your future career development.ÌýInternships are voluntary experiences that take place outside of the programÌýcurriculum: students do not receive credit forÌýinternships.Ìý

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to access and affordability, this Certificate Program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

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Program Contact

Katie Smith, associate professor, is the faculty program contact for the College Access and Success Certificate (Graduate).
Phone:Ìý215-201-8078
Email:ÌýÌý

Our Advisors

A faculty program coordinator provides academic support and helps students navigate the certificate program.

Questions

For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admissionÌýand your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

Enrollment Management
Ritter Annex 150
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email:

Additional Program Information