St. Petersburg College now offers a completely online Bachelor of Educational Studies & Community Leadership degree. This program does not lead to teacher certification. It prepares you to serve in non-traditional educational positions such as community leader, youth development coordinator, corporate trainer, or non-profit director.
Education isn’t just about teaching. There are many careers in youth, family, and community services available.
Admission requirements
- AA degree
- 2.0 GPA
Educational Studies and Community Leadership Program benefits
- 100% online
- No education pre-requisites
- Bachelor’s degree that provides a foundation for those wishing to pursue a master’s degree
- Organized set sequence of courses – two tracks
Students will graduate with workplace-ready job skills like leadership, organization, management, communication, and motivation. They will complete coursework in diversity, youth and community development, program management, grant administration and resource development, and managing global resources.
The Educational Studies & Community Leadership program is designed to meet many different employment career goals. Especially relevant is the fact that employers often look for employees who have strength in communications, the ability to work well on teams, who are well-rounded in their education, demonstrate leadership skills, and possess excellent computer skills.
Most noteworthy is the fact that the program was designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to function in an education, youth, family, health, or human services setting. The Educational Studies & Community Leadership program leads to careers in business and industry, non-licensure education settings, religious, youth and family community settings, non-profits, human resources, and advocacy groups.
Examples of beyond traditional blackboard employment
- Children, family, and community outreach Programs (adult education, GED, job skills training, literacy programs, senior services, etc.)
- Youth development (YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, after-school programs, etc.)
- Non-profits (homeless/transitional programs, help lines, at-risk programs)
- Human resources/higher education (corporate training, health benefits, records management, advising, career counseling, recruiting, financial aid, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial (start your own child care, after-school program, youth leadership program, tutoring, etc.)
Get more information
For more information about this exciting new way to complete a bachelor’s degree with many employment options, please contact:
- Dr. Michael Poulin, 727-791-2788
- Pat Roper, 727-712-5410
- Pam Wilkins, 727- 712-5888