Academic Catalog

Ethical Leadership Certificate

Effective leadership is vital to organizational success and employee satisfaction. Considering this, it is not surprising that the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) consistently lists leadership as a top attribute that employers are seeking. Not only can developing your leadership skills enhance your opportunities, but it can also create valuable tools for you to use right now! You will be able to expand your emotional intelligence, articulate a moral code, and build ethically grounded leadership skills enhancing successful leadership in any setting.

Certificate Learning Objectives:

  • Demonstrate awareness of the roles emotional intelligence an empathy play in effective leadership.
  • Demonstrate enhanced communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of leadership styles, ethical principles, and core values.
  • Apply ethical decision-making to real world settings.

Certificate Requirements

Students must successfully complete both courses listed.  Credit-seeking students must also earn at least a 2.0 in each certificate course.

IDS 220Emotional Intelligence3.00
IDS 320Ethical Leadership3.00
Total Hours6.00

This certificate is offered through Continuing Education.