Community College Certificate Program

Key Features

• Prepares you for teaching or leadership roles in community colleges
• Taught by experienced community college professionals
  Focuses on the mission, role, and functions of community colleges
• Explores the diverse needs of community college students and the communities they serve

What You’ll Gain

• Strong understanding of the community college system
• Insight into the academic, social, and cultural needs of diverse student populations
• Practical skills to navigate the complex responsibilities of leading and teaching at community colleges
• Readiness to impact the future of community college education

Foundational Studies / Core Courses (6 units)

• 520 – History and Function of Community Colleges (3 units)
  Examines the development, mission, and role of community colleges in U.S. higher education.
• EDAD 523 – Student Learning and Development (3 units)
  Explores student development theories and their application in community college settings.

Professional Studies in the Discipline (9 units)

• Master’s-level coursework in a subject or discipline commonly taught at community colleges
• Designed to build subject-matter expertise for those interested in teaching at the community college level.

Supervised Practice (3 units)

• EDAD 568 – Higher Education Fieldwork (3 units)
  • Provides practical, supervised experience in a community college or higher education environment.

Required MSHE Courses

• EDAD 523 – Student Learning and Development (3 units)
  • Explores student development theories and their application in community college settings.
• EDAD 568 – Higher Education Fieldwork (3 units)