As a student pursuing the graduate certificate, you'll be prepared to lead two-year and four-year colleges and universities around the world. You'll explore leadership within the student life and development, academic affairs and administrative areas.

This 15-credit graduate certificate quickly gives you leadership skills. It is ideal for people with advanced degrees who lack leadership training.

Program Highlights

• Take courses 100 percent online, at your convenience
• Enjoy 8-week or 16-week course delivery
• Actively engage with professors and your cohort
• A new cohort begins Spring and Fall semesters
• Complete your program in less than one year
• Gain employment and a lifetime of career advancement
• No GRE admission requirement

Program Distinctions

• Students gain cultural experience with an optional Education Abroad trip to Italy
• At our Leadership Institute, students explore current practices and research
• St. Cloud State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

Student Organizations

• Emerging College and University Professionals
• Graduate Student Organization

Application Deadlines

Gainful Employment

Certain undergraduate and graduate certificates at St. Cloud State prepare students for employment in specific fields and do not result in a degree. Federal law requires publication of data associated with those programs of study, including approximate program costs, program length and employment statistics. The Minnesota State Chancellor's office has provided this report containing the aforementioned information for all required programs.

Applicants to this program must complete and attach the Gainful Employment acknowledgement form (PDF) as a part of their application for admission.