Department of Professional Studies
Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Leadership
The certificate of proficiency in Professional Leadership offers a 15-hour 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 or the Bachelor of Applied Science 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.