School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:

Out-of-School Time Leadership Certificate

Developed in partnership with the National Center for Summer Learning and the Center for Technology in Education, the graduate certificate program in Out-of-School Time (OST) Leadership is uniquely designed to develop leaders in the rapidly expanding fields of summer and after-school learning. The program prepares managers to meet the challenges of implementing and sustaining quality programs for youth.

An extensive online cohort learning component allows students nationwide to take advantage of this unique 16-credit-hour program, which can be completed part-time in just one year. Students also have the option of combining the certificate with another Johns Hopkins’ School of Education graduate certificate
to earn a master’s degree in Education.

"Note: In addition to meeting the School of Education's general admissions policy requirements, applicants are also required to submit a letter of recommendation as part of the application process."

Required Courses (16 Credits)

Costs for the Graduate Certificate Program in Out-of-School Time Learning include:

  • Tuition and fees for the Johns Hopkins University;
  • Lab fees for access to electronic tools and resources;

You will need the following to participate in the program:

Computer needs

  • 128MB or greater of RAM
  • 400MHz or greater CPU
  • Broadband Internet connection

Recommended operating systems

  • Windows 2000
  • XP
  • Mac OS X v10.1+

Supported PC/Windows browsers

  • Internet Explorer 5.0+
  • Mozilla 1.3+
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.7+
  • Netscape 7.0+
  • Opera is NOT supported

Supported Mac OS browsers

  • Netscape 7.0+
  • Mozilla 1.3+
  • Mozilla Firefox 0.7+
  • Mozilla Camino 0.7+
  • Safari is NOT supported

Productivity Tool Needs

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel included)
  • Windows Media Player
  • Macromedia Flash Player 7 (free download)

Access Needs

  • Daily access to the Internet and email during courses
  • Ability to check into courses multiple times a week

For More information

To find out more about the program visit the NCSL OST site!

For questions about the program, please contact:

Carolyn Combs
Academic Program Coordinator
410-516-0375
ccombs@jhu.edu

For questions about technical requirements, please contact:

Francesca Carpenter
410-516-9848
carpenter@jhu.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Apply to the Out-of-School Time Leadership Certificate.

 

  • 880.601 Principles and Approaches to Out-of-School Time Learning

    This component serves as the theoretical foundation of the certificate where participants will understand the history and foundations of leadership in out-of-school time. Students will be introduced to the qualities of excellence in OST leadership and the characteristics of effective programs. (1 credits)

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  • 887.601 OST Program Management and Implementation

    This course explores how to construct a theoretical framework for OST programming and design OST programs that are aligned with research-based characteristics and evidence-based practice. (3 credits)

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  • 887.603 OST Staff Leadership and Development

    This course examines how to assess staff development needs and create a professional development plan to build a high-quality staff. (3 credits)

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  • 880.605 Practicum

    Part 1 - Participants will gather at the Center for Summer Learning's annual national conference to plan practicum projects. Part 2 - Participants will utilize their course knowledge and skills targeted toward specific learning objectives in a summer program of their choice. (1 credits)

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  • 887.605 OST Program Evaluation

    This course prepares managers to conduct and/or contract for an effective OST program evaluation and then discusses how to use the results for program improvement. (3 credits)

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  • 887.609 Finance and Sustainability in OST

    This course provides the theory and practice of managing the finances of an OST learning program and building a sustainable future. (3 credits)

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  • 880.607 Practicum Project Presentations/Program Debrief

    Participants will reconvene in person at the JHU campus in Baltimore to present their summer practicum's work and debrief about the program experience. (1 credits)

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  • 880.609 Proposal Development

    Students will be required to develop a comprehensive grant proposal to be completed by the end of the program year. (1 credit) (1 credits)

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