2020-2021 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Leadership Certificate
Website: gvsu.edu/leadershipcert
The leadership certificate prepares graduates with core training in six primary competencies: (1) Leadership Integrity (identity and values); (2) Structural Awareness; (3) Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills; (4) Diversity and Cultural Competency; (5) Creative/Critical Decision-Making; and (6) Written/Oral Communication Skills. These competencies align with the essential skills necessary for 21st century, cross-sector leadership.
Students wishing to earn the certificate can do so either as free-standing certificate or as part of a major in Integrative Studies (B.A. or B.S.). Courses within this program are offered in fully online, 6-week accelerated formats for degree completion students. Any GVSU student can earn a leadership certificate by completing the required courses listed below. These courses are offered in traditional, hybrid, and fully online formats. Many students are able to complete the certificate in one year or less.
We encourage you to contact the Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies Department (IRIS) to speak with a faculty advisor who can help you plan the best and most direct course to complete the certificate requirements: (616)331-8020 or email: [email protected].
Requirements for the Certificate
Core Courses (6 credits)
- INT 312 - Collaborative Communication (3 credits)
- INT 341 - Leadership for Social Change (3 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Students are required to select two courses:
- COM 438 - Communication Ethics (3 credits)
- INT 310 - Creativity and Innovative Problem-Solving (3 credits)
- INT 314 - Life Journeys (3 credits)
- INT 323 - Design Thinking to Meet Real-World Needs (3 credits)
- INT 331 - Person and Profession in a Global Environment (3 credits)
- MGT 345 - Team Building (3 credits)
- PA 390 - Leadership Dynamics (3 credits)
- PA 420 - Organization Theory and Dynamics (3 credits)
- WRT 350 - Business Communication (3 credits)