Community Education Administration (Graduate Certificate, Licensure)
- Degree Levels:
- Licensure
- Graduate Certificate
The Community Education Administration graduate certificate is a 24-credit program that will prepare candidates for employment in public school community education, community recreation, youth and family education, an area education agency or a regional or state agency. Coursework is competency based to meet Minnesota State requirements in licensure and includes topics in administrative leadership, school law and finance, and school/community relations, etc. This program also requires a 320-hour field experience under a licensed Minnesota Community Education Director.
The Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA) oversees and ensures the quality of school administrator preparation in the state of Minnesota. The College of Education and Learning Design has four educational administration programs approved by BOSA:
- K-12 Principal;
- District Superintendent;
- Special Education Administration; and
- Community Education Administration
Program Highlights
- Individual courses offered through a blend of on campus and online formats
- Fall, spring and summer courses to accommodate working professionals
- Degree completion in one year: 24 credit program
- Practitioner-focused curriculum
Program Distinctions
- Meets Minnesota Department of Education professional preparation requirements for community education licensure.
- Approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.
Graduate Director
Dr. Amy ChristensenStudent Organizations
Popular Careers
- Public community education
- Education agency
- State agency
- Community recreation
- Youth and family education
Application Deadlines
U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
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Fall | July 15 (Priority) Aug. 15 (Final) | June 15 | July 15 (Priority) Aug. 15 (Final) |
Spring | Nov. 15 (Priority) Jan. 1 (Final) | October 15 | Nov. 15 (Priority) Jan. 1 (Final) |
Summer | May 1 (Priority) June 1 (Final) | February 15 | May 1 (Priority) June 1 (Final) |