Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies

• Who is it For?
• Program Outcomes
• Application Requirements
• Curriculum

Who is it for?

The leadership certificate program is designed for working professionals who are preparing themselves for leadership positions in government, corporations or not-for-profit organizations around the globe. It balances practical skills with a value-based foundation, making you a better leader wherever you choose to go!

Program Outcomes

• Apply leadership principles and theory, cognitive theory, and critical thinking skills in order to creatively solve leadership challenges.
• Identify an ethical issue and apply ethical principles, values, theories or frameworks to leadership practice.
• Possess the cultural and communication skills necessary to interact in a reciprocal exchange that honors the human dignity of all persons.
• Apply theory and principles of group dynamics in assuming multiple group roles and responsibilities.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods relating to leadership practice and the selected specialization, if applicable.

Curriculum

• The graduate certificate program requires completion of five courses (15 credit hours) from a prescribed list of LEDR courses. Click here for the Leadership Studies Course Descriptions.
• In addition to class time, students spend an average of 12 hours a week on course work outside of class for every three-credit course.
• On average, students complete the program in one to two years. The certificate must be completed within three years.
• After completing the graduate certificate program, you may choose to apply all 15 credits earned to Marquette's master of arts in public service or master in leadership studies degree.

Required (12 credits)

* Prerequisite: This class is the first that students need to take.

Elective (3 credits)

Marquette University also offers a FULLY ONLINE graduate certificate in Leadership Studies

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