Program Overview

Community College Leadership Graduate Certificate Program

The University of Wyoming offers a Graduate Certificate in Community College Leadership, an online 15-credit program designed to help professionals advance into community college management and leadership roles.

Program Overview

The program provides a strong background in leadership studies, along with courses addressing pressing issues in modern community colleges. It is suitable for those already employed by a community college or seeking a community college-related career.

Admission Requirements

• Application Deadlines:
  • September 15 for Spring semester
  • January 15 for Fall/summer semester
  • May 15 for Fall semester
• Admission Requirements for Domestic Students:
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No requirement
• Admission Requirements for International Students:
  • TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online
  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
  • GRE: 151 in verbal, 153 in quantitative; 4.0 in analytical writing

Curriculum Information

The program is a flexible graduate certificate that provides a 9-credit core in community college and higher education studies, combined with 6 credits of electives. This structure allows students to build their expertise based on their interests and organizational needs.

Program Highlights

• Accredited: The University of Wyoming College of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Online Access: All courses take place online or through synchronous audio/visual and are scheduled to allow part-time completion in four semesters.
• Travel Grants: Support for attending professional conferences and meetings is available through graduate travel grants.
• Faculty-Practitioners: Study with professors who are highly regarded practitioners in the community college field and have served in top leadership positions.
• Scholarships: Explore scholarships, including the Clarence Jayne Memorial Scholarship and the Kercher Family Scholarship in Education, offered by the College of Education to help students pay for graduate study.

Career Opportunities

The community college leadership certificate program helps build leadership, policy, and management skills essential for driving positive change in two-year colleges. Potential career paths include:

• Director of Wellbeing and Accessibility
• Veterans Transition Coordinator
• Coordinator of Student Success
• Student Services Specialist
• Athletic Director
• Director of Admissions & Enrollment
• Director of Accounting and Finance
• Department/Division Chair

This graduate certificate program is designed for community college professionals who already have a master's degree and want to transition into leadership roles at these institutions. With over 1,462 community colleges across the United States, there is a strong demand for leaders with this type of certificate, offering thousands of opportunities to make a meaningful impact.