Contact Information
Owings-McQuagge Hall (OMH) 135
118 College Drive #5093
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601.266.4621
Graduate Certificate in Community College Education
This certificate is designed for those students who wish to gain knowledge of community college leadership. Coursework in the certificate program will help students become familiar with the literature of higher education administration, understand key leadership qualifications, and knowledge of the problems confronting community college leaders.
Admission: All certificate applicants must provide proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree. Students not currently admitted in another degree program are admitted to the Community College Leadership certificate program as a non-degree-seeking student. Students who already have a master’s degree and who decide to pursue a specialist or doctoral degree must proceed through the normal admission process for the selected degree before the completion of the first term of coursework in order for those courses to be applied toward a specialist or doctoral degree.
Curriculum: The curriculum for the certificate in Community College Leadership provides students with a foundation in community college leadership, practical experience, and a choice of a higher education elective course. The certificate provides a five course (15 hour) introductory level of knowledge to the field. A 3.0 GPA is required for satisfactory completion of the certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Required (12 hrs): HE 712, 717, 719, 794
Electives (3 hrs): Approved HE Elective
TOTAL (15 hrs)
Admissions Procedures for the Community College Leadership Certificate
For more information, contact:
Program Coordinator
Dr. Lilian H. Hill
Lilian.Hill@usm.edu
Administrative Assistant
Doris Vines
doris.vines@usm.edu
Department Address
Educational Studies and Research
135 Owings-McQuagge Hall
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive, #5093
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4621
Fax: 601.266.4233
