Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement

About

Housed in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, the Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement (LDE) facilitates students’ understanding of and capacity for leadership in a variety of settings. Students examine various issues associated with working in communities and organizations such as power dynamics, social justice, and how identity influences communication and leadership. The certificate supplements other degree programs to support the growth of socially responsible leaders for an increasingly global and diverse world.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the program, students will be able to apply leadership theories to analyze leadership practices.
• By the end of the program, students will be able to describe the components of socially responsible leadership in a diverse and global world.
• By the end of the program, students will be able to evaluate leadership from a lens of inclusion and sense of belonging.
• By the end of the program, students will be able to define and discuss ethical decision making in leadership practice.
• By the end of the program, students will be able to demonstrate effective facilitation skills.
• By the end of the program, students will be able to articulate a personal theory of leadership.

Requirements

Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement

The Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement (LDE) helps undergraduate students enhance their leadership skills in their discipline and community. Students analyze issues that play out in our communities and organizations such as power dynamics, the pursuit of social justice, and how identity influences leadership and communication. The certificate supplements degree programs to support the growth of socially responsible leaders for the global community.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Education Student Services Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor's degree. Please see Graduation Policies for complete information.

Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement - Total Credits: 12

Required Courses - Credits: 6

• LDE 201 - Introduction to Leadership
• LDE 202 - Leadership and Ethics

Electives - Credits: 6

• LDE 311 - Leadership and Social Identity
• LDE 312 - Leadership and Relationships
• LDE 313 - Leadership and Social Justice
• LDE 314 - Leadership and Global Engagement

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Contacts

Degree Contact

Blanca Rincón, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator

Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

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