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Certificate in Community College Leadership at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

International students can study the Community College Leadership at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2026.

About Certificate in Community College Leadership

Community College Leadership

WCE's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program in Community College Leadership is designed for community college administrators and faculty members. The 12- credit hour program is offered through the Higher Education program in WCE's Department of Educational Leadership.

Courses focus on teaching and learning at community colleges and provide an overview of the mission, functions and diversity among community college leadership. Organizational management, including policy and budgeting, is also covered.

Cohort-based hybrid program designed for working professionals

Dedicated faculty with expertise in higher education

Applied learning opportunities

Summer session that brings students and community leaders together for courses and events

Culminating project informed by scholarship and research on a topic related to your professional area of interest

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Community College Leadership at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Community College Leadership at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen