Community Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:
Cindy Hill; hillcc@etsu.edu; (423) 439-6590

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Deborah Harley-McClaskey, Associate Professor

202 Warf-Pickel Hall
(423) 439-7683
harley@etsu.edu

Faculty: Deborah Harley-McClaskey

The Certificate in Community Leadership is designed for those with bachelor’s degrees who desire advanced leadership credentials to prepare for professional careers leading teams and organizations.

Admission Requirements

The criteria for admission to the Community Leadership Certificate Program include:

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, for domestic students; and a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for international students.

Application materials which must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies include:

1. an application;
2. official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Curriculum: 12 Credit Hours

• LEAD 5501 - Strategies for Personal Productivity and Interpersonal Effectiveness (3 credits)
• LEAD 5601 - Foundations of 21st Century Community Leadership (3 credits)
• LEAD 5701 - Financial Leadership and Resource Development in Community Organizations (3 credits)
• LEAD 5801 - Capstone in Community Leadership: Empowerment, Collaboration, and Change (3 credits)

Total for Certificate: 12 credit hours