Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate

A graduate-level certificate designed for those interested in empowering Hispanic student success.

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Learn at a Designated HSI

UTA is among a select group of universities in the nation to be named both Hispanic- Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education and R-1: Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification.

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Our HSI certificate provides a path for PreK-20 educational leaders, as well as community college and other college and university professionals who want to specialize in learning to serve LatinX populations and discover what it means to lead a Hispanic Serving Institution.

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About the Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

A UTA education student talks with a potential employer at the 2022 Education Career Day, a job hiring fair. The Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate is an in-person/on-campus program that equips individuals with the expertise needed to initial and execute programs to support Hispanic students at schools, colleges, universities, and beyond.

Known informally as the HSI certificate, our program is designed for education professionals in PreK-Grade 12 settings, colleges and universities, and related fields, like educational consulting. Individuals will learn to serve Hispanic populations and discover what it means to lead a Hispanic Serving Institution. According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education, there were more than 500 designated HSIs in the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Program Options

An educator sits at a desk with a student talking. Those who complete the certificate may be eligible to transfer their credits into the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis. This will need to be completed before graduation. Students interested in pursuing this option should speak to a graduate advisor in the College of Education.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

University of Texas at Arlington students walking on campus Graduates find employment in many areas of higher education, including but not limited to:

Student affairs
Housing
Financial aid
Institutional research, assessment and technology
Leaderships position at institutions of higher education

Completion Time

This program requires 4 courses (12 credit hours) and can be completed in as few as 2 semesters. Courses are not offered in the summer, at this time.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

UTA College of Education students pose for a group selfie at the Spring 2023 Commencement at Globe Life Park The estimated cost for tuition and fees would be $3,628 as of Spring 2024 for an in-state, Texas resident enrolling in 6 credit hours (two courses) of graduate coursework through the College of Education.

Please note that the cost can vary by student in relation to that student's individual circumstances.

For the best approximation of your school costs for tuition and fees, visit the UTA Tuition Estimator.

PAYING FOR SCHOOL

UTA offers competitive funding options. For more, view our Scholarships and Paying for School page.

UTA employees may be eligible to use the Employee Tuition Affordability Program to help pay for school. Details are online.

COMPETITIVE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

In particular, our on-campus, Graduate Assistantships give UTA students valuable, applied learning experiences in the field of higher education and help students pay for their education. More than a dozen roles are available on campus.

These pay positions help you take your classroom beyond the books with a new position in the realm of higher education right on the UTA campus. Browse several of the graduate assistant positions available to UTA students interested in a career as an education professional -- including those within the College of Education. Please note that these jobs may not be directly affiliated with the UTA College of Education. Use the contact information provided with each position to inquire about the opening. Please note that these roles do not provide an out-of-state tuition waiver.

Funding for UTA Employees

UTA employees may be eligible to use the Employee Tuition Affordability Program to help pay for school. Details are online.

Coming from a Hispanic background, I am very interested in better understanding the education system so I can be involved to make changes from the inside the system. My aim is to help others like me to achieve their educational goals and learn to serve them more efficiently.

UTA offers new Hispanic Serving Leadership Certificate

Priority Deadlines

Applying after the priority deadline? Admissions applications are welcome at any time. We will process your application as quickly as possible and every attempt will be made to ensure consideration for the desired semester. However, for priority consideration, apply by the priority deadline.

Fall

Submit by July 21

Classes start end of August

Spring

Submit by Nov. 1

Classes start in January

Applying after the deadline? Contact us.

Application Deadlines, Course Start Dates & More

For registration deadlines, semester start dates, holidays, final exam schedules, and more, visit the Academic Calendar.

For payment deadlines, information about payment plans and more, visit Student Accounts.

*The Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate does not offer summer admission.

Official Catalog: Admissions Requirements & Important Information

View the UTA Official Catalog for admissions requirements and details about probationary admission, deferred admission, and more for the following programs.

Department of Curriculum and Instruction graduate programs:
- M.Ed. or Certificate in Instructional and Learning Design Technology
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Open Options
- M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education
- M.Ed. in Teaching with Teacher Certification
- Initial Teacher Certification Only Program
- Criminal History Acknowledgement for Educator Certification programs
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Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate programs:
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis
- Dual Degree: Master of Social Work and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis
- B.A. to Ph.D. Track in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate

Recommendation Form

Applicants seeking admission must submit two recommendation forms. Please wait until you have your 10-digit, UTA student ID number to submit recommendation forms.

For online programs:

The required Recommendation Form is available for download here.

For on-campus and hybrid (featuring online and in-person courses):

The required Recommendation Form is available for download here.

International Students

Some applicants, such as international students, may have additional admissions requirements* and/or program** limitations.

English Language Test Score Requirements

UTA accepts TOEFL* or IELTS or Duolingo. If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies. You are required to submit official test score reports directly from the testing agency unless you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S institution.

You are required to submit an official test score report sent directly from the testing agency. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013.

*Certification programs only accept TOEFL due to Texas Education Agency requirements.

View test score requirements online.

Additional Resources

Have additional questions?

Email UTA's international office at international@uta.edu.

*The resources provided here are for informational purposes. Please review the Official Catalog for official information.

**The M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education is not eligible for international students at this time.

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Course of Study & Admissions Requirements

How to Apply, Admissions Requirements and More

Admissions Requirements for HSI Certificate

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Resume/Curriculum Vitae documenting K-16educational career experience
500-word interest letter that addresses goals for pursuing the Hispanic Serving Leadership certificate

Send the Resume/Curriculum Vitae and 500-Word Interest Letter to elps@uta.edu by the priority deadline.

SPECIAL NOTE: Individuals who complete the HSI Certificate with a 3.0 or higher may be eligible to transfer their HSI course credits into the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration emphasis.

This degree program does not provide Texas Education Agency-approved certification options for current/future educators.