Department of Professional Studies
Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Leadership
The certificate of proficiency in Professional Leadership offers a 15-hours stand-alone
solution for individuals currently employed in professional, corporate, management,
industrial, and nonprofit positions but whose formal academic background may not have
emphasized this skillset. The certificate also offers an opportunity for individuals
who have earned some college credit but who have not received a baccalaureate degree
to enhance his or her leadership abilities. For these potential students, the certificate
of proficiency in Professional Leadership would serve as a gateway to the Bachelor
of Professional Studies degree. Finally, a certificate of proficiency in Professional
Leadership provides current students with an opportunity to enhance their employability
before graduation, regardless of the field of study.