Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics

Admissions

Students interested in earning the certificate must make formal application to the School of Public Affairs. This certificate is available to all admitted undergraduate students, regular or non-degree, who have completed 45 hours of credit and who have a cumulative grade point average of 2.67 or higher. Students may begin taking courses before they formally apply for the certificate; however, they should apply for admission as soon as possible.

A special track in Leadership and Ethics through Sport will be a substantial part of the certificate in leadership and ethics. The transferable leadership skills learned through sport will be emphasized in this track, which will consist of one elective and a special treatment of these topics in the capstone. Additionally, case studies using sport will be used to understand ethical dilemmas, etc. Students pursuing this track would be required to meet the basic criteria for selection to the program, but also be granted admission by a special committee that will consider a number of criteria, including identified leadership potential, academic achievement, evidence of community service involvement, letters of recommendation, essay, and former or current participation in competitive athletics.

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