Hidden Student Populations, Graduate Certificate — ONLINE
Get certified in hidden student populations
Overview
This certificate is framed by the last decade of emerging research, which aims to better understand shared topics across hidden populations, including specific needs, challenges and opportunities for support.
Successful completion of the certificate program requires 12 credit hours (four courses) of graduate-level coursework, including two required courses and two committee-guided electives that encourage students to further focus on their individual interests. Required courses are offered 100 percent online. The delivery format of electives are dependent upon the respective academic department and may be online, hybrid or in-person delivery. Credit hours may be transferable to other graduate degree programs: Previous or current enrollment at OSU not required. This graduate certificate requires the successful completion of a series of reflections and activities, in an associated online community, that synthesize learning across coursework.
This is a stand-alone certificate available to individuals who meet the admissions criteria of the OSU graduate college and the program. Credit hours are transferable to other graduate degree programs.
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Coursework
Required (six credit hours):
- HESA 5333: Introduction to Hidden Student Populations
- HESA 5433: Practicum in Hidden Student Populations
Elective (six credit hours):
In addition to the example electives below, multiple other courses may be considered by the graduate committee on an individual basis. Specific course sequencing is required.
- HESA 5340 : One-hour courses, each with a focus on a specific hidden population (up to six credit hours)
- SCFD 5873: Culture, Society and Education
- EPSY 5986: Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education
- EDLE 6633: School Leadership and Community Collaboration
- WAED 5013: Characteristics of Adult Learners
- SPED 5633: Behavior Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals
- CIED 5623: Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Curriculum
- HDFS 5753: Leadership and Management of Community Service Programs
Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
Applications are accepted each semester. Applicants will be notified of admission status within four to six weeks of submission.
To apply to the program, submit the following:
- Graduate College Application
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA required; admission with qualifications may be considered)
- Professional resume
- Statement describing the objectives the applicant hopes to meet or advance by completing the program
Cost
Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.
Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students