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Community colleges face growing needs for advanced leadership capabilities. Strong leadership improves educational standards and student support systems. The Community College Leadership certificate program equips professionals for key roles including: academic deans, department heads, faculty coordinators, administrative directors, institutional presidents, chief academic officers, and executive vice presidents. Developing leadership among both staff and faculty is crucial for fostering environments of quality, creativity, and student-focused approaches.
To be considered for acceptance into this certificate program you must:
Possess at least a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution;
Be currently employed at a community college;
Have at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the most current awarded degree;
Meet the general admission requirements of the ETSU School of Graduate Studies.
Be nominated by a community college president or his/her designee.
In addition to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies applicants must also submit the following:
A one-page letter (essay) stating interest in the Community College Leadership graduate certificate program;
A vita or resume with a list of four professional references including contact information