Leadership Studies, Certificate- BDC Program

Minimum number of credits to complete the certificate: 12

Minimum cumulative GPA required to complete the certificate: 2.0

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Interdisciplinary

Tailored to returning students and adult learners, the Bachelor’s Degree Completion (BDC) program offers a Certificate of Leadership Studies to early-career professionals seeking to move to middle management positions or mid-career professionals seeking to advance their careers. This program prepares students for success in today’s dynamic workplace.

Distinct from the traditional full-time on-ground program, the BDC program features eight-week courses taught online. It also provides one-on-one academic advising, as well as professional and career development coaching.

Required Foundations Course

Must take the following course:

LDR 1010 - Foundations in Leadership Credits: 4

Required Course about Leading During Times of Change or Difficulty

Must take one course from the following:

LDR 2010 - Leaders as Change Agents Credits / Units: 4
LDR 3200 - Leadership in Times of Crisis Credits: 4

Elective Course Focused on Enhancing Leadership Knowledge and/or Skills

Must take one course from the following:

COM 4705 - Leadership and Collaboration Credits: 4
LDR 2440 - Leading Teams Credits: 4
LDR 2780 - Leadership: Principles, Power and Persuasion Credits: 4
LDR 3350 - Effective Leader - Followers Models Credits: 4
LDR 3760 - Ethical Leadership Credits: 4