Leading and Creating Change
Graduate Program Fact Sheet
Leading and Creating Change
In a society faced with challenges both local and far-reaching, there is a need for leaders who excel at initiating and managing sustainable, community-focused transformation. By earning a Graduate Certificate in Leading and Creating Change online with Oregon State University, you can develop professional leadership skills that are valued by organizations that share your vision for social, organizational and environmental health and justice.
Leading and Creating Change |
Graduate Certificate
The interdisciplinary nature of the certificate curriculum makes the leading and creating change program ideal for professionals in a wide range of career fields, experiences and backgrounds. It is especially well-suited for those who work in a natural science field such as agriculture, natural resource management, conservation and sustainability due to the program faculty’s unique experience in transformational leadership in these and other industries.
Graduate Student Support
- All classes are developed and taught by OSU's world-class faculty, who are renowned for their research, expertise and innovation.
- Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation’s 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
- OSU is regarded as a worldwide leader in agricultural education, ranking in the top 20 in a 2021 international survey of more than 3,000 universities.
- OSU Ecampus students receive the same certificate and transcript as on-campus students.
How to Apply
The online application, a downloadable application form, and contact information are available from the Graduate School. You may also write to the Graduate School, Oregon State University, 2900 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, Oregon 97331; telephone them at 541-737-4881, or email at graduate.education@oregonstate.edu.
A student wishing to be admitted to any graduate program at Oregon State University must complete an application form, pay the application fee, and submit photocopies of all official transcripts. International students must also submit recent TOEFL scores and certify sufficient funding to complete the required degree. The Office of Admissions provides a more complete listing of required documents and application steps. Detailed information for both domestic applicants and international applicants is also available.
Program Requirements
- Four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from an institutionally accredited (U.S.) or recognized (international) college or university
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- Two letters of reference (three are preferred)
- Language proficiency requirement for international students