Leadership Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Certificate in Leadership Studies is an academic program coordinated by Leadership & Community Engagement and sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies. It is open to any undergraduate student regardless of major.

Department of Communication Studies

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Leadership Studies, Undergraduate Certificate at a Glance

Students electing the Certificate in Leadership Studies may be enrolled in any undergraduate major. In addition to completing the standard core and required concentration courses for their majors, students must complete 18 credit hours of coursework. Course requirements in Communication Studies include: COMM 3135 (Leadership, Communication, and Group Dynamics), COMM 3136 (Leadership, Service, and Ethics), and COMM 4410 (Professional Internship).

Delivery

On-Campus

Credit Hours

18 Credit Hours

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