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What can you do with this degree?

If you are interested in implementing education programs outside the traditional school/classroom structure, this major is for you! In Leadership for Community Education and Human Learning (LCE) you will be prepared to facilitate educational programming for learners within communities and organizations, and to serve as an effective leader, creating connections between community members and leaders/decision-makers.

*This major does not lead to teacher certification.

With this degree, you will have access to a steadily growing number of jobs in communities. Examples include:​

  • Non-Profit Educational Outreach
  • Civic Government Leadership
  • Government Program Education
  • Athletic Community Education
  • For Profit Educational Programming
  • Local Community Leadership
  • Family Resource & Youth Service Centers
  • Religious Education Programs
  • Family-Centered or Education-Centered Entrepreneurship

Delivery Method: On-Campus with some online courses available

Credit Hours: 120

Completer Option: The target audience includes undergraduate Education majors that have completed general education requirements but do not wish to complete the Teacher Education Preparation (TEP) Programs, as well as non-traditional students that desire a 2-year completer degree to support matriculation from KCTCS programs.

Why Study With Us?

  • You will learn from hands-on, engaged curriculum.
  • You will have high career flexibility and accessibility.
  • You will be taught by research leaders in the field.
  • You will experience a diverse community with many opportunities to get involved.

What You'll Study

UK Core Hours: 31

LCE Major Hours: 32

LCE Guided Elective Hours: 12

Free Elective Hours: 45

For full program details see Leadership for Community Education and Human Learning in the University Catalog.

Major Courses

  • EDL 250 Leadership for Community Education and Learning (2)
  • EDL 402 Principles of Leadership (3)
  • EDL 403 Leadership & Communication (3)
  • EDL 404 Contemporary Leadership Applications (3)
  • CLD 478 Entrepreneurial Programming in Community Education (3)
  • CLD 479 Instructional Approaches in Community Education (3)
  • EDL 350 Foundations of Community Education (3)
  • EDP 202 Human Development and Learning (3)
  • EDL 375 Career Exploration in Leadership for Community Education & Learning (3)
  • EDL 475 Senior Seminar in Leadership for Community Education & Learning (3)
  • EDL 480 Professional Internship in Leadership for Community Education & Learning (3)

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