Description

This Graduate Certificate provides leadership strategies, skills and knowledge for those who are employed in the Community College/ Higher Education or seek employment in this environment. The Certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in senior level leadership positions. Those who have graduate degrees in other fields of study will find this leadership certificate of special value. The program also provides opportunities to improve practice for those who currently serve in leadership positions. Issues such as the “emerging undergraduate college” from the current community college structure will be presented. Current faculty who wish to seek faculty leadership roles within the community college/higher education institution will also benefit from this program of studies.

Course Location/Delivery

Partial

Admissions Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Application Process

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Prerequisites

None

Requirements of this Certificate (9 Credit Hours)

9 Credit hours

• EDH 6081 Junior College in American Higher Education Credit Hours: 3

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• EDH 6051 Higher Education in America Credit Hours: 3

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• EDH 7632 Leadership in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
• EDH 7636 Organizational Theory and Practices in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Select one elective course from the following list

• EDH 7505 Higher Education Finance Credit Hours: 3

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• EDH 7633 Governing Colleges and Universities Credit Hours: 3

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• EDG 7931 Selected Topics Credit Hours: 1-4

Time Limit

3 Years

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

The certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Contacts

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert