Overview
The Community Leadership Certificate is intended for individuals employed at a community or public service agency who wish to gain leadership skills to assist in possible advancement within the agency.
Students who complete the Community Leadership Certificate gain knowledge of their own leadership styles and abilities and how to apply those skills to their role at their place of employment.
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Leadership Certificate (LDRC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Take a larger role in leading a community-facing agency
- Assist with creating, delivering, and executing community service projects for a nonprofit organization
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Branch Supervisor
- Branch Manager
- Senior Branch Manager
- Main Library Department Manager
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Community Organizer
Graduate Employment Outlook
Community organization employers in Greater Cincinnati have expressed need for employees with leadership skills. In particular, Hamilton County Public Library and other Ohio libraries view this certificate as an advancement opportunity for employees who do not hold a degree in Library Science or other fields.
$58,260-$95,035 (annual salary)
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Community Leadership Certificate (CLDC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Introduction to Leadership Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Computer Elective | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| LDR 105 | Self as Leader | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Leadership Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Leadership Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| LDR 120 | Inclusive Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LDR 125 | Servant Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Project Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| LDR 290 | Leadership Capstone | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Leadership Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 32 | 3 | 33 | |
Electives
| Leadership Electives | ||
| ADC 100 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
| LDR 110 | Leading for Social Change | 3 |
| LDR 225 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| LDR 230 | Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| NDR 100 | Introduction to Conflict Studies | 3 |
| Computer Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| IM 200 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| Introduction to Leadership Elective | ||
| LDR 100 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| LDR 115 | Introduction to Organizational Leadership | 3 |