Apr 19, 2024

2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Leadership and Ethics Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics, a 15-semester hour graduate study program, is designed to prepare students for ethical leadership in a variety of disciplines. Guided by leadership and ethical theory, the Certificate program provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the interface and interdependence of leadership and ethics and apply this learning to professional encounters. The knowledge and skill gained from the certificate will assist students to be better prepared for leadership positions in business, education, health care, non-profit, or community work and offers an extra dimension to Master’s level education. Ethically conscious organizations value graduates with this additional education. The Certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or ILEC courses can be used as electives in specific Master’s programs. All courses in the certificate are offered via online and/or in-class options. Students completing the Certificate will demonstrate an understanding of their own ethical and leadership capacities, comprehend the leadership and ethical challenges of modern and global societies, and become aware of methods for problem-solving and ways to engage others in a shared vision of ethical action.

Program objectives include rich learning experiences for students who, upon completion of the program, will demonstrate an increased capacity to: 1) develop a team approach to problem-solving; 2) create and sustain an ethical culture through collaborative processes; 3) provide educational and development opportunities in a global context; 4) demonstrate leadership capacity through modeling, decision making, and change management processes; and 5) improve the quality of ethical leadership through application of strong theoretical and practice foundations.

General Requirements for Admission to the Certificate in Ethical Leadership

Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum combined score of 900 in the verbal and quantitative categories and 3.5 on the Analytical writing category of the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a minimum score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Applicants may make a formal request to waive this requirement only when the applicant has completed another graduate degree program and an appropriate transcript is submitted in support of the request.
If you are choosing to enter a Master’s degree program concurrent with the Certificate or following it, consult the graduate catalogue for admission requirements for the chosen program.
International applicants have additional requirements. See Graduate Admissions section of this catalog.
A current resume.

Grades

Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student performance are detailed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Courses for the Exclusive Program

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Certificate Requirements for Masters in Accounting (MAcc) Students

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Take these two courses:

Certificate Requirements for Master of Arts in American Studies (MAST) Students

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Arts In Professional Writing (MAPW) Students

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Take these two courses:

Certificate Requirements for Coles Master of Business Administration (MBA) Students

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Option 2

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Educational Leadership (MEd) Students

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Concentration in Educational Technology

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Executive Business Administration (MBA) Students

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Take these two courses:

Certificate Requirements for Master of Public Administration (MPA) Students

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Science in Conflict Management (MSCM) Students

Students pursuing the MSCM must complete their master’s degree before taking the required 9 credit hours of ILEC courses. Courses taken in the MSCM satisfy requirements needed, so no additional MSCM courses are needed for this certificate program.

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Students

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Take this course:

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) Students

Students pursuing the MSIPM must complete their master’s degree before taking the required 9 credit hours of ILEC courses. Two of the three IPM courses listed below will apply to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics.

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Certificate Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Students

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Take these two courses:

Certificate Requirements for Master of Social Work Students

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For additional information about the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character, go to http://www.kennesaw.edu/siegelinstitute.