Disability Studies and Community Inclusion - Graduate Certificate

Disability Studies and Community Inclusion - Graduate Certificate

The Disability Studies and Community Inclusion graduate certificate prepares students to be leaders in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life and across the lifespan. The focus is to understand the nature, meaning, health, social and political implications and consequences of disability within the context of a diverse and global world.

M.Ed. in Cultural Foundations

M.Ed. in Cultural Foundations

The Master of Education degree in Cultural Foundations, offered fully online or on campus, explores education through a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives: philosophy of education, history of education, sociology of education, comparative/international education, anthropology of education, gender studies, multicultural studies and religious studies.

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Community College Leadership - Graduate Certificate

The Community College Leadership graduate certificate prepares and enhances the skills of administrators, staff and faculty in community colleges and regional campuses to meet the leadership challenges posed by social, political and economic changes. The program provides knowledge and skills development in the areas of administration; curriculum; contemporary issues; student development and learning; community college purpose and roles; and workforce, economic and community development.

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Program Information for Community College Leadership - Graduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate the significant administrative- and mission-related differences between community colleges and baccalaureate-awarding institutions.

Admissions for Community College Leadership - Graduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (master's preferred)
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale1
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Post-baccalaureate work will be taken into consideration when interpreting GPA for admission.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Coursework

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HIED 66492INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 13
HIED 66653COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
HIED 66658THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3
HIED 66677WORKFORCE, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES 3
HIED 66678ISSUES AND TRENDS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Students must have completed at least 6 credit hours in the certificate program before applying for an internship. Internships must be at community colleges or regional/extended campuses. With advisor approval this requirement can be substituted with one additional elective course. Elective with HIED 66492 waiver may include HIED 66656.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Community College Leadership - Graduate Certificate

Education administrators, postsecondary

1.7%

slower than the average

226,600

number of jobs

$103,960

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

The College Teaching graduate certificate is designed for graduate students and professionals already possessing an advanced disciplinary degree who wish to improve their teaching skills or those looking to transition to a teaching career in higher education. The program is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness through an internship and courses focused on diversity, assessment and curriculum.

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Program Description

Full Description

The College Teaching graduate certificate enhances teaching competencies at the post-secondary level. It is particularly appropriate for graduate students from any discipline interested in a career in college teaching, but also for adjunct and full-time faculty who are currently engaged in a career in academia.

Students may select from a variety of courses that emphasize the knowledge and practice of college teaching and the organizational culture of post-secondary education institutions. The certificate includes an internship in college teaching.

Additionally, students in the certificate program are encouraged to take effective teaching courses offered within their discipline specialty as part of the certificate requirements. This certificate program is grounded in the latest educational research of best practices in college teaching, and is designed to offer and/or enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Admissions for College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university (starting with spring 2027 admission term, a bachelor's degree will be required)
  • Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe important issues facing institutions of higher education in differing contexts (e.g., private colleges, community colleges, public universities).
  2. Analyze the unique challenges faced by faculty in the college or university environment related to creating and delivering academic programs.
  3. Plan and deliver effective instruction in the college or university environment.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HIED 66592INTERNSHIP IN COLLEGE TEACHING 13
HIED 66660FACULTY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:9
HIED 66600
HISTORY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66652
LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66653
COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
HIED 66656
HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM
HIED 66658
THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIED 66671
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66749
ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Other Approved Electives
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Internship may be waived pending faculty approval. Students will complete the minimum credit hours toward certificate completion by taking more elective courses.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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