Certificate in Civic and Professional Leadership
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Leadership 1 | ||
| CPL 120 | Leadership Theories for Today's Society | 3 |
| Required Leadership Courses 1 | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Honors Seminar | ||
| Honors Seminar | ||
| Capstone 1, 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits from one of six focus areas: | 3 | |
Business Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Business Leadership | ||
Community and Political Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Political Leadership | ||
Academic and Educational Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Educational Leadership | ||
Arts and Arts Administration Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Arts Leadership | ||
Public Health Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Public Health Leadership | ||
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Leadership Focus Area | ||
| Contemporary Challenges in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Leadership | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 12 | |
- 1
A grade of C- or better is necessary in all required courses.
- 2
Leadership Competency Experiences documented through a Co-curricular Portfolio - the Certificate in Civic and Professional Leadership requires Leadership Competency Experience in at least 3 different areas outlined below. Portfolio will be awarded pass/fail. Evidence for completion of the portfolio requirement is achieved through creation and maintenance of a co-curricular portfolio and is included in the successful completion of a CPL 300-level course. The listing below is representative of the competencies the CPL Advisory Board recommends and is not intended to be exhaustive. This list may be amended as the CPL Advisory Board recommends additional competencies in accordance with the student learning outcomes of the Certificate: public speaking, strategic planning/implementation, budget development/management, resource procurement/development, project/program/curriculum development, project/program/curriculum management, problem-solving, staff management, valuing diversity and difference, building organizational coalitions, increasing efficiencies, motivational leadership, global initiatives, entrepreneurship, and community development.
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