On December 5, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted to eliminate this program. If you are currently a student in this program, watch for email information about the degree completion pathway. If you are interested in this program, we welcome your application to another graduate program.
Description
This certificate is for individuals already employed at a community college who are in, or aspire to, an instructional leadership appointment or a senior administrative position. This certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or in conjunction with an Ed.D degree.
Program-Related Information
Graduate Chair
Stephanie Bondi
402-937-0533
sbondi2@unl.edu
Support Staff
Cindy DeRyke
402-472-3726
deryke@unl.edu
Program Website
https://cehs.unl.edu/edad/
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, additionally, coursework for this program is delivered primarily online, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.
Requirements
Complete 15 credit hours as described here:
Course List
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| EDAD 923 | The Community/Junior College | 3 |
| EDAD 929 | Organizational Theory and Change | 3 |
| EDAD 935 | Workforce, Economic, and Community Development | 3 |
| EDAD 934 | Teaching and Learning in the Community College | 3 |
| EDAD 912B | Emerging Issues in Community College Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |