Pomerantz Career Center :: Leadership Certificate

Leadership Studies

DEO - David Baumgartner, Ph.D

Undergraduate nondegree program: Certificate in Leadership Studies

Leadership Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field that focuses on leadership and draws upon theories and applications from a wide variety of related fields such as the social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology), the humanities (e.g., philosophy and history), as well as professional fields including management and education. Studying leadership from a multidisciplinary perspective provides a more complex view of the phenomenon than does viewing it from the simplicity of a unidisciplinary approach. The courses in this department examine the ethical issues and principles relevant to leadership; theories and styles of leadership; the dynamics of interactions between leaders, followers, and group members; the impact of leaders on organizations and communities; and leadership skills such as goal setting, effective communication, creating a vision, and empowering others.

Programs Offered

Career Leadership Academy
Global Leadership Initiative
Certificate in Leadership Studies

Career Leadership Academy
The Career Leadership Academy is a 4-semester academic credit-bearing program comprised of seminars, activities, and events designed to give students an edge as leaders in their career field of choice. The Academy focuses on developing both leadership and employment skills in undergraduate students, and includes weekly seminars, activities, and events designed to give students the skills employers are seeking from college graduates: Communication skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and the ability to work well with others. Participants in the Career Leadership Academy will receive academic credit for each course completed. Academy participants will have access to exclusive programs such as career exploration opportunities, networking events, and leadership development experiences.

For more information, see the Career Leadership Academy website or contact the Pomerantz Career Center.

Certificate in Leadership Studies
The need for competent and effective leaders in today’s complex and global communities has always been a pressing issue and, consequently, leadership development programs have a long history in higher education.
The Certificate in Leadership Studies will provide a structure for involvement, introducing students to the concepts of leadership while giving them the necessary, hands-on leadership experiences to begin the life-long development of these skills. By earning the Certificate in Leadership Studies, students are introduced to these basic goals and skills and are called on to make a conscious commitment to lead.
The Certificate in Leadership Studies is adminstered by the Pomerantz Career Center and supported by a multi-disciplinary committee composed of faculty from the Colleges of Business, Education, and Liberal Arts & Sciences, and staff from the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.

For more information, see the Certificate in Leadership Studies website or contact the Pomerantz Career Center.

Leadership Studies Courses

421:071 Global Leadership Initiative	1 s.h.
Online course taken concurrently by ANY student engaged in a study abroad experience or international internship. Development of knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be effective in global leadership roles regardless of the industry or field through pre- and post-travel assessment, guided reflection, guest speakers, and on-line discussion. Topics covered include: intercultural communication, effectively working in a global environment with empathy, the ability to deal with ambiguity and unfamiliarity, critical thinking and comparative skills, including the ability to think creatively and integrate knowledge.
421:072 Perspectives on Leadership: Principles and Practices	3 s.h.
Broad foundation of leadership knowledge representing diverse approaches to studying and practicing leadership; core course for students pursuing the leadership certificate. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
421:073 Leadership Certificate Internship	0-3 s.h.
Registration of practical work experience (internship) with leadership components, for students pursuing the leadership certificate. Prerequisites: 421:072 and an additional 6 s.h. of approved leadership course work.
421:076 Career Leadership Academy Phase - 1 & 2 (Combines Phases 1 & 2)	3 s.h.
Combines 421:106 (LS:2000) and 421:107 (LS:2001) into one course; intensive instruction and preparation to enter 421:108 (LS:3001).
421: 078 Service Learning Fellow	3 s.h.
Basic theory and practices of academic service-learning, including how it connects to higher education priorities of democracy, citizenship, and civic responsibility; practical skills and deep learning related to student's major and/or career goals by incorporating community engagement with academic course work; key theoretical elements of establishing and maintaining successful community partnerships; awareness of potential benefits to students and communities derived from development of civic capacity and community leadership skills. Requires inimum of 6.5 hours per week out-of-class time engaged in service over 15 weeks.
421:106 Career Leadership Academy - Phase 1	2 s.h.
Leadership history and concepts, goal setting, the Relational Leadership Model, personal values and ethics, meaningful involvement and engagement, time and stress management, career development information, and varied self-awareness assessments and interest inventories. First in a four-semester sequence.
421:107 Career Leadership Academy - Phase 2	2 s.h.
Group dynamics and teambuilding, understanding others, effective communication and listening, delivering presentations, problem solving, and dealing with difficult people; participation in a low ropes teambuilding workshop. Second in a four-semester sequence. Prerequisite: 421:106.
421:108 Career Leadership Academy - Phase 3	2 s.h.
Collaboration, conflict resolution, delegation and empowerment, interviewing, networking, understanding power, service project management, and motivation. Third in a four-semester sequence. Prerequisites: 421:106 and 421:107.
421:109 Career Leadership Academy - Phase 4	1 s.h.
Professionalism and office communication, marketing one's skills, transitioning from college to the workforce, negotiating salaries, understanding benefits, realistic expectations of an entry-level position, and building a career. Last in a four-semester sequence. Prerequisites: 421:106, 421:107, and 421:108.
421:110 Career Leadership Academy 3 & 4 (Combines Phases 3 & 4)	3 s.h.
Prerequisites 421:076 or 421:106 and 421:107