May 09, 2024  
2023-2024 Online College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Online College Catalog

Leadership of Self & Others Certificate Program


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The certificate serves as a foundation for advanced studies in leadership and the development of effective supervisors and managers. Studies focused on social psychology and its relevance to diversity, personality and learning serve as a starting point to better understand the value of self knowledge and awareness of diversity in relation to creativity and innovation - must haves for entrepreneurs. 

This certificate is for students interested in developing the skills and knowledge to lead themselves and others through example, cooperation, collaboration, facilitation and/or supervision at any level.The certificate is available to 

  • Working professionals and other non-degree students without a bachelor’s degree (just starting UG studies at SJC).
  • Students enrolled in the undergraduate business administration program at SJC (BSBA Degree).
  • Students who already possess an undergraduate degree in any major, from any institution (Any bachelor’s degree).

Certificate Program Outcomes:

  1. Acquire knowledge and competencies within the leadership development domain.
  2. Demonstrate critical writing, thinking, calculating, and communication proficiencies.
  3. Understand the foundation of ethical and professional standards including those specific to the fields of psychology and the study of race and ethnic relations.
  4. Obtain the basic training needed to develop personal mastery.
  5. Obtain credential that will lead to employment or advancement in leadership roles.
  6. Develop the foundation needed for a lifetime of self development as a leader.

Admission Requirements


As a credit bearing certificate program, students are expected to adhere to SJC’s undergraduate GPA requirements.  For those seeking to apply to the Master of Accountancy program, a minimum grade of “C,” or better is required in each course.

The 15-credit undergraduate program provides participants with courses transferable to degree options available through Saint Joseph’s College. Twelve of the required 15 credits must be completed through Saint Joseph’s College. Please have official transcripts forwarded directly to Saint Joseph’s College (attn: Online Registrar’s Office) for transfer credit review. 

Notes:


The Certificate in Leadership is offered 100% online and includes five 3-credit courses delivered through the Brightspace LMS. Each course is delivered asynchronously over a 10-week term, and the certificate can be completed at one’s own pace.  Time to completion will depend on the specific coursework required and prerequisite requirements.  If all courses are required, at the rate of two courses per term, the certificate can be completed in 10 months.

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