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The Certificate of Leadership (COL) is an experiential learning opportunity for students to learn about leadership styles, practices and test their skills. The program allows students to earn an additional certification while completing coursework required for their declared undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate students in any program of study may declare the intention to pursue the Certificate of Leadership. Students may enroll in the foundational LDRS 2000 course or speak with an academic advisor. To add this program to your undergraduate degree, complete the Student Record Update form  and submit this to the COL office in University Hall 331 "Treehouse" or email to COL@augusta.edu.

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Program Requirements

The Certificate of Leadership requires 9-12 hours of approved course work with a C or better.

1. INQR 1000 (1cr)

Fundamentals of Academic Inquiry: Learn about asking good questions, finding answers and thinking critically.

2. LDRS 2000 (3 cr)

Introduction to Leadership and Professionalism: An introductory education to leadership, ethics, decision making and professional behavior through readings, community engagement and collaborative assignments and reflections. 

3. LDRS 3000 (3 cr)

Leadership Experience: Students actively engage in a leadership activity, enacting the foundation skills and theories learned thus far.

4. LDRS 4999 Capstone (2 cr)

 

Capstone in Leadership: Students cap off the certificate with group and individual reflections about Communication, Problem-solving, Teamwork, and Professionalism.  Students prepare for post-college experience reflecting on the skills they have learned. This course will also provide post-program assessments and guidance on graduation with the certificate. Spring only.

Optional: LDRS 4960 (1-3cr)

Internship in Leadership: Students may pursue the Internship in Leadership where they work on or off-campus with a supervisor who assists the student in designing, developing, and implementing a new program. Must be approved by the COL Director.

 

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General

Any student can join this pathway to pursue leadership regardless of major or position on campus.

Academic Advisor: Veronica Wilson

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Orientation Leaders

Practice leadership skills through your work as a campus Orientation Leader. Students must apply to be an OL through New Student and Family Transitions.

Academic Advisor: Jennifer Youmans

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Multicultural Mentoring Program / African American Male Initiative

Practice leadership skills through your participation in the AAMI program and learn about mentoring the next generation.

Academic Advisor: Kirsten Ceron

COL Track Sheet AAMI/MMP Pathway
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Entrepreneurial

Experience growing your ideas through creative collaboration and project leadership. For more information, contact COL@augusta.edu.

Academic Advisor:  Stephanie Nicholson

COL Track Sheet Entrepreneurial Pathway

Recognition

Upon graduation students who successfully complete all of the requirements will be awarded the Certificate of Leadership and an honor cord in addition to the baccalaureate degree. The student’s official academic transcript will also indicate completion of the Certificate.

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