Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners Graduate Certificate

All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

Additional Requirements for Students New to K-State Graduate School

• One official transcript is required from each college or university where a bachelor's degree was earned or any advanced coursework or degree was completed.
• A one to two-page statement of objectives explaining how this graduate certificate will support career goals or profession.
• If you are an English second language learner, you must also submit documents meeting the Graduate School English Proficiency Requirements with the application materials. (If you have received a degree in the last two years from a U.S. college or university, you are exempt from this requirement.)

Additional Requirements for Students Already in a Master's or Doctoral Program at K-State
If you are already admitted to a graduate degree program at K-State and maintain both good academic standing in the Graduate School and a 3.0 GPA, contact Dr. Royce Ann Collins (racollin@k-state.edu) with the name of the certificate program and explain in a few paragraphs why you want to add the certificate program.

Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

• Resume or a description of relevant professional experience within education or a related field
• Statement of objectives that includes the following information:
• reasons for seeking this degree
• intended area of specialization within the program
• past and present employment
• future professional plans

The leadership dynamics for adult learners graduate certification will prepare you to lead teams effectively in a variety of professions, such as:

• manager or supervisory role
• human resources
• trainer
• higher education
• military

Required (9 credits)

• EDACE 832 - Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Dynamics in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
• EDACE 835 - Developing Teams and Adult Leaders (3 credits)
• EDACE 839 - Experiential Learning and Leadership Dynamics (3 credits)*

Electives (6 credits)

• EDACE 834 - Leading Adults in a Globalized and Diverse World (3 credits)
• EDACE 836 - Group Dynamics in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
• EDACE 837 - Quality Programs and Staff Management in Adult Learning and Leadership (3 credits)
• EDACE 886 - Seminars in Adult Learning and Leadership (1-18 credits)

*Course has prerequisites.