Program Overview

Online Leadership Certificate II

Overview

The Online Leadership Certificate II is a doctoral-level certificate program designed to help students develop advanced leadership skills for communication, strategic planning, team management, and problem-solving. The program is 100% online and can be completed in a few months.

Types

• Doctoral-level certificate program
• 100% online

Location

• Online

Credits

• 12 credit hours

Cost

• $355/credit hour

Programs & Requirements

Leadership Certificate

The Leadership Certificate (Tier II) is a 12-credit-hour doctoral-level educational leadership certificate program designed to help students build advanced leadership skills for communication, strategic planning, team management, and problem-solving.

Course Requirements

• LEAS 730 - The Politics of Organizational Decision-Making
• LEAS 830 - Leadership in Theory and Practice
• LEAS 835 - The Change Process
• BADM 645 - Strategic Leadership

Admission Requirements

• A minimum graduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to be admitted to the Leadership Certificate (Tier II) Program.

Mission & Goals

This doctoral certificate program offers foundational leadership skills and insights to help students prepare for leadership roles in any industry, especially academics.

• Critically assess how national, regional, and local factors impact educational policy-making.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of power and leadership, especially within educational institutions.
• Apply theories of adult learning and leadership to real-world scenarios.
• Analyze and synthesize various learning and leadership models.
• Create strategies for achieving consensus in change procedures.

Career Outcomes

• University Administrator: $102,610
• Top Executive: $103,840
• Instructional Coordinator: $74,620
• Chief Executive: $206,680
• Educational Development Specialist: $64,340
• Administrative Services Manager: $104,900

FAQs

• What can I do with a Tier II leadership certificate?
  • Upon graduation, students should have a deeper understanding of the basic components of leadership and how they can be applied and implemented in business, government, and non-profit organizations.
• Is a Tier II leadership certificate program worth it?
  • A graduate certificate focused on leadership could be a worthwhile investment in many ways, including career advancement opportunities, higher earnings, and the chance to make a difference.
• How affordable is this program?
  • All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation—and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise!
• How long does it take to complete the certificate program in leadership?
  • A leadership certificate typically requires the completion of 12 credit hours, which can generally be accomplished within a few months, depending on the program and the student's pace.
• Can the tier 2 leadership certificate be applied toward a doctoral degree?
  • Yes, this 12-hour Leadership Certificate program can easily be rolled into Cumberlands’ graduate program, providing a great head start on earning a full doctoral degree in the field.

Faculty

• Dr. Mark Phillips
• Dr. Kona Jones
• Dr. Bryan Hedrick