Community College Leadership Graduate Certificate (50-866) (18 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon completion of this certificate students will understand the major characteristics of American community colleges, including missions, students and constituencies; methods of governance, organization and finance; student services functions, historical development, current status; and future prospects.

• Have a broad familiarity with professional organizations, research centers, publications, and other resources concerned with community colleges.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major research, commentary and other literature on community colleges.
• Be familiar with the types of community colleges in the United States, including knowledge of specific institutions and state systems

To be accepted into the program, a student must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.70 (based on 4.00 scale). In addition to completing the Graduate School application process, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement of career goals and programs fit must be submitted electronically to the program. These documents can be sent to rbowman@ucmo.edu.