Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership

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Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership

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Explore our Online Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership

Learning is fundamental to success. Never miss an opportunity to expand your knowledge.

Every individual deserves a supporter—someone who encourages them to be the best they can be. With a Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership (Non-Licensure), you can be that advocate for adult learners. Develop the knowledge and insight to be proficient in a variety of areas of the community college mission.

Community colleges are facing an impending leadership crisis due to the retirement of many leaders and administrators.1 Whether you’re looking to make a career change or grow your skills, this certificate can help you build your expertise.

In this program, you will analyze academic transfer programs, workforce development, developmental education, and remediation. The skills you develop and the knowledge you gain will prepare you to create a culture in which learning is at the forefront.

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3 MINUTE QUIZ

Your Path to Graduation Starts Here

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

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Program Details

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Discover what it’s like to earn your Post-Master's Certificate in Community College Leadership degree online at Walden, from our transfer-of-credit policy to our engaging curriculum.

 

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Curriculum and Completion Requirements

 

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 20 quarter credits

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Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

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Streamlined Admissions Process

Pursuing your Post-Master's Certificate in Community College Leadership online is a major step forward in your education journey. To help you get started, we’ve streamlined the admissions process with:

  • No application fee

  • Easy credit transfer

  • No essay

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A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 844-665-5838 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.

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Tuition and Scholarships

We believe you can achieve your goals—and we are here to support you along your journey. Request information to learn more about scholarships and financial aid for those who apply and qualify.

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Tuition Breakdown

Walden helps make the journey more accessible with diverse savings opportunities—offering several ways to bring down your tuition costs:

  • Tuition savings

  • Transfer credits

  • Grants and scholarships

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostamount
Tuition20 quarter credit hours$675 per quarter hour$13,500
Program FeePer quarter$185$740
   $14,240*

*The tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-765-7831.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost $1,000–1,400.

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DISCLOSURES

1 J Rice, J. and O’Keefe, S. (2016). Anticipating the Community College Leadership Void with an Internal Leadership Development Plan. http://cop.hlcommission.org/Leadership/rice.html (visited December 21, 2016).