The certificate in leadership is designed to foster the development of leadership skills to organize, motivate, and lead others to achieve organizational and team goals. This program offers a track in education and human services which focuses on developing practitioners who can translate leadership perspectives and applications into the fields of education and human services. The certificate in leadership is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Advisors, coordinators, trainers, supervisors, administrators, and directors in the field of education, human services, non-profit organizations, and the military who wish to obtain a certificate or increase their levels of expertise in their current field.
(16 CREDITS)
CHOOSE FIVE COURSES FOR THE CERTIFICATE
Leadership Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Leading Change (3 credits)
Research for Leaders in Education and Human Services (3 credits)
Organizational Systems (3 credits)
Ethical Leadership (3 credits)
Strategic Leadership in Education and Human Services Organizations (3 credits)
Leading Learning Communities (3 credits)
International Leadership Perspectives (3 credits)
Current Organizational Issues and Trends in Education and Human Services Organizations (3 credits)
Leadership in the Information Age (3 credits)
The Business of Leadership - Special Topics (4 credits)
Credits earned through the certificate in leadership program can be transferred into the master of science in leadership with a track in education and human services degree at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services and applied toward the master’s degree.
Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Completed application for certificate
Coursework for the certificate in leadership program is offered in a variety of formats—completely online or in a combination of online and on-site (blended format) at select student educational centers. The online program allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. The site-based program allows students to take classes in the evenings or on weekends in locations near their home. These distance delivery options allow busy professionals to complete their degree without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.
Faculty members for the certificate in leadership are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most important, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.