Overview
The Leadership Certificate complements many degree programs. Students develop skills that apply to leadership positions in a variety of work and community environments, including skills in communication, small group facilitation, critical analysis, and problem solving.
Students who complete the Leadership Certificate gain knowledge of their own leadership styles, abilities, and outcomes through classroom activities as well as real-world leadership experiences.
The certificate has two tracks:
- The Leadership Studies track is for students who want to take a team leadership role (for example, as a charge nurse, lead teacher, etc.) or who want to expand their leadership skills to become more marketable.
- The Organizational Leadership track is for students who are seeking an organizational leadership position (for example, Project Coordinator, Training and Development Specialist, Organizational Analyst, etc.).
Students should consult with their advisor before choosing track electives.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Apply leadership skills in the workplace and other organizations, including skills in team building, communication, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and improving individual and organizational performance
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Varied, depending on workplace
Graduate Employment Outlook
Many employers place value on demonstrated development of leadership skills when these employers are making decisions to hire new employees. A recent Leadership Insights Survey indicated that 90 percent of employers believe leadership development should be part of every student's educational experiences.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Varied, depending on degree earned
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Leadership Certificate (LDRC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LDR 125 | Servant Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Introductory Leadership Course Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| XXX XXX Communication Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| LDR 120 | Inclusive Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Track Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| XXX XXX Track Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Track Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Leadership Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| LDR 290 | Leadership Capstone | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Leadership Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 33 | 0 | 33 | |
Electives
Students should consult with their advisor before choosing electives. Courses not listed below may be used only with prior permission of the chair.
| Introductory Leadership Course Elective (select 1) | ||
| LDR 100 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 115 | Introduction to Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management (Organizational Leadership Track Only) | 3 |
| Leadership Studies Track Electives (complete all 3 requirements) | ||
| LDR 105 | Self as Leader | 3 |
| or PSY 105 | Psychology of Leadership | |
| LDR 110 | Leading for Social Change | 3 |
| LDR 225 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| or LDR 230 | Ethical Leadership | |
| Organizational Leadership Track Electives (complete all 3 requirements) | ||
| LDR 230 | Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 225 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| or MGT 130 | Project Management | |
| NDR 100 | Introduction to Conflict Studies | 3 |
| Communication Elective (select 1) | ||
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication (Communication Competency) | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Leadership Electives (select 2) | ||
| LDR 105 | Self as Leader | 3 |
| LDR 110 | Leading for Social Change | 3 |
| LDR 130 | Women and Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 200 | Transformational Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LDR 220 | Critical Thinking in Leadership 1 | 3 |
| LDR 225 | Leading Teams 1 | 3 |
| LDR 230 | Ethical Leadership | 2 |
| LDR 240 | Applied Leadership Theory (or MGT 220 Leadership) | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Project Management | 3 |
| NDR 100 | Introduction to Conflict Studies | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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Students should choose electives in consultation with Program Chair. Courses may not be used to fulfill multiple requirements.
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.