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Equip yourself with the practical skills needed to prepare for and deal with crises during this five-course series in campus crisis management. As a higher education professional, you will likely find yourself playing a key role in these kinds of situations, regardless of whether it's written into your formal job description. CSU's online crisis management training helps you become more effective in that role, enabling you to contribute to and shape crisis management plans.
From natural disasters to student illness outbreaks, emergencies happen every day. Being able to plan ahead, as well as respond when crises arise, can help minimize the impact on your students and your institution. You'll finish the certificate program with the skills to deal directly with the crisis, stakeholders involved, and the media through an understanding of:
Choose your electives to customize the curriculum to fit your career goals. Gain skills in student development theory, administration, or organizational behavior by taking classes in a convenient, online format. Review the certificate curriculum for more details.
This campus crisis management certificate is a companion to the online Student Affairs in Higher Education Master's Degree. The credits completed as part of this certificate can be applied toward the degree after formal admission per University transfer policies. Note that successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
If you’re unsure whether this profession would be a good fit, consider taking the Exploring the Student Affairs in Higher Education Profession free online course. If you’ve ever considered what it might be like to work in areas such as college admissions, campus recreation, enrollment services, housing and dining, or other student affairs departments, take this risk-free opportunity to learn more.
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To earn this certificate, you must complete a total of 15 credits. You must be admitted to this program for the certificate to appear on your official University transcript.
A class taken in this certificate program cannot be applied to another certificate program.
You can complete the program in one year by taking two classes each semester, or two years by taking one class each semester (fall, spring, and summer).
Applications are reviewed as they are received. You can expect to be notified of your application status within two weeks of submitting all application materials.
Note: You may enroll in and complete courses before being admitted into this certificate program. However, to earn the certificate, you must be admitted into the program prior to completing the final course.
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply NowComplete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
Request one official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary): Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You can expect to be notified of status within two weeks of submitting a complete application.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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