Program: Leadership Studies Certificate - Embedded - Kennesaw State University

Apr 05, 2025

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

University College
Department of Leadership and Integrative Studies
(470) 578-6207
http://uc.kennesaw.edu/lis/index.php

In today’s competitive global society, success depends on working as a productive communicator, team player, and decision maker - all skills of an effective leader. The Certificate in Leadership Studies, through theory and practical experience, is designed to prepare students in any major for the dynamics of leading diverse groups and teams, engaging and empowering others, responding to situational leadership opportunities, and acknowledging the power of trust and ethical leadership practices. Five leadership courses, each with a multidisciplinary focus, offers students the opportunity to develop, strengthen and use their leadership abilities.

Required Courses* (12 Credit Hours)

And choose one from the following (3 Credit Hours)

LDRS 3100:Change and Conflict Leadership
LDRS 3300:Leadership and Decision Making
LDRS 3400:Service As Leadership
LDRS 3500:How Not to Lead
LDRS 3700:Women in Leadership
LDRS 4400:Directed Study
LDRS 4490:Special Topics in Leadership Studies
Other 3000 or 4000 level LDRS Course

Program Total (15 Credit Hours)

Admission/Placement Requirements:

Students must have and maintain an adjusted 2.5 minimum GPA to enroll in and subsequently be granted the certificate. All LDRS courses require a grade of “B” or better to receive the certificate.

Receiving the Certificate:

Following a final transcript verification, students who meet the requirements will receive a certificate from the Department of Leadership and Integrative Studies. An official notice that the student has met the certificate requirements will also appear on the student’s KSU academic transcript.