The leadership certificate offers students the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills that complement their major. Designed with flexibility in mind, the certificate helps students cultivate practical abilities in teamwork, ethical decision-making, and cultural intelligence, which are competencies highly valued in today鈥檚 workplace.
Emphasizing applied learning and self-development, the certificate allows students to translate leadership principles into practice through interactive projects, case studies, and reflection. Participants emerge better prepared to contribute meaningfully in professional, civic, and organizational settings. Students from all disciplines find the certificate a valuable addition to their academic and career pathways.
Degree Requirements
Leadership Core
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- LDR3115 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership (3)
- LDR4130 - Leadership Skills for the 21st Century (3)
- Both LDR 2001 AND LDR 2002 (4 credits total) may be substituted for LDR 3115.
Leadership Elective
3 Total Credits
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- IDS3053 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3)
- IDS3396 - Embracing Disability (3)
- IDS4249 - Environmental Stewardship (3)
- LDR3103 - Multi-disciplinary Perspectives in Leadership (3)
- WST3371 - Women and Leadership (3)
High Impact Experience
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: High Impact Practice (HIP) designated courses (including SL, IE, GL, RI), career foundations, undergraduate research, internship, study abroad/away.
- The High Impact Experience course(s) must be in addition to other courses used for the certificate.
Grand Total Credits: 12
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 12-13
Other Requirements:
- Earn a grade of "C-" (1.75) or better in each course used to satisfy the certificate.
- All credit hours used in the certificate must be earned at 性视界传媒.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Students cannot complete Leadership certificate and earn the Leadership major or Leadership minor.
- Students must declare the Leadership certificate prior to filing their intent to graduate.
- Students are responsible for meeting any pre-requisites.
