Program Admission:

1. Students already enrolled in a graduate degree seeking program at The University of Memphis must contact the office of Graduate Admissions to request a program status change to pursue the Certificate in Community College Teaching and Leadership. Students must also apply to the Department of Leadership HIAD program to be considered for admission to the certificate program (see below).
2. Students who are only applying to the Certificate program must apply to the Graduate School as a Graduate Certificate student.
3. All students interested in the Community College Teaching and Leadership Certificate must undergo departmental review for admission.

The following items must be provided to the Department of Leadership in addition to applying to the Graduate School:

1. Transcripts from your graduate degree or undergraduate degree if a graduate degree has not been earned. Transcripts are not required if your degree was earned from the University of Memphis.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. A statement of academic and professional goals detailing how this certificate will advance your career plans.

All departmental materials must be sent to hiad@memphis.edu or delivered to the address below:

Higher and Adult Education Program Admissions Committee

University of Memphis

Department of Leadership

123 Ball Hall

Memphis, TN 38152

Departmental application deadlines are November 1 for the spring term and April 1 for the summer and fall terms. All materials must be received by the deadline to be considered.

Program Requirements:

• HIAD 7411  - HIAD 8411  
• HIAD 7511  - HIAD 8511  
• HIAD 7541  - HIAD 8541  
• HIAD 8415  
• LEAD 7500  - LEAD 8500  
• HIAD 7060  - HIAD 8060  (may be waived for those with broad experience in community college teaching or administration)