Urban Leadership Certificate
Vision Statement
The graduate certificate in urban leadership is an interdisciplinary certificate program that provides current and future urban leaders with the skills and training necessary to lead and communicate in diverse urban settings effectively and ethically.
Program Contact Information
Barbara Hewins-Maroney, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
402.554.4953
bhewinsm@unomaha.edu
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, and Fall 2025)
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
Other Requirements
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
- Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be 1-2 pages describing your interest in this certificate and how the certificate will help you achieve your personal goals.
- Resume
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| UBNS 8000 | SEMINAR IN URBAN STUDIES | 3 |
| UBNS 8400 | URBAN LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| CMST 8186 | COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| Electives - select two: | 6 | |
| BLACK LEADERSHIP IN AMERICA | ||
| PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION-US | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE | ||
| MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION | ||
| ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP | ||
| URBAN POLITICS | ||
| SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |