Keystone logo
Samford University Higher Education Law and Compliance
Samford University

Samford University

Higher Education Law and Compliance

Birmingham, USA

Graduate Certificate

English

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Higher Education Law and Compliance program provides insights into the legal frameworks governing educational institutions. It covers critical areas including student rights, institutional obligations, and compliance with federal and state regulations. The program emphasizes practical application through case studies and real-world scenarios, ensuring students understand how to navigate complex legal issues in higher education.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths such as compliance officers, legal advisors, or student affairs administrators within educational institutions. Opportunities also exist in governmental agencies and advocacy organizations focused on higher education law.

Students in the online graduate certificate in higher education law and compliance will learn the practical compliance skills necessary for advancement in a variety of higher education-related careers. The five-course curriculum provides you with both an overview of higher education law and a deep dive into higher education compliance. Students who later choose to pursue the Master of Studies in Law (MSL) may be able to apply courses completed as part of the certificate to their degree program. Students are admitted to the higher education law and compliance certificate program in the summer.