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Advanced Leadership Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)

Administered jointly by the Department of Government and Department of Justice, Law and Criminology (School of Public Affairs), the Advanced Leadership Studies (Undergraduate Certificate) program nurtures a select number of talented students in the skills and knowledge required to be effective leaders in their professional careers.

Admission to the Program

Incoming students in the School of Public Affairs are invited to apply to the program.

Certificate Requirements

  • 15 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 6 credit hours at or above 300-level
  • Compliance with all regulations for a certificate (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 10.3)

Course Requirements

Required (10-17 credit hours)

Electives (0-5 credit hours)

Complete 0-5 credit hours from the following, or other courses approved by program director, including an independent study in a leadership-related topic or community service learning project: