Developing Leadership Skills

Regis University’s undergraduate academic certificate in Leadership is ideal for entrepreneurs, group and team leaders, managers and those who wish to become more effective in turning visions into reality.
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Leadership Undergraduate Certificate

Degree Overview

Leadership is more than management and plays a critical role in today's rapidly changing work environment. A clear, compelling vision can move individuals and organizations to accomplish desired goals.

Available online and on-campus, the undergraduate academic certificate in Leadership provides students with powerful persuasion skills and teaches them to create a collaborative environment that enhances decision-making and performance.

Total Credit Requirements: 15 credit hours (5 courses)

Learn more about certificate programs offered by Regis University, including the minimum number of credit hours, cost estimates, related occupations and loan information.

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 15.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Certificate in Leadership

COM 407 - Leadership Principles

Examines evolution of leadership from a theoretical perspective with a focus on contemporary leadership. Topics include: management versus leadership, gender differences, power and social influence, ethics and values, culture and the key communication competencies of leadership. Requires students to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.

Cross listing(s): BA 407.

COM 410 - Strategic Leadership

Explores strategic leadership through discussion of vision, mission and values. Examines how a clear, compelling vision can move individuals and organizations toward desired goals. Evaluates strategies that translate vision and mission into action.

Cross listing(s): BA 410.

COM 437 - Persuasion, Influence and Motivation

Examines the general theories that explain persuasion and one's ability to influence others. Discusses communication skills, attitudes and competencies associated with persuasion, influence and motivation. Enables students to learn and practice powerful persuasion communication skills that will enhance both personal and professional success.

Cross listing(s): BA 437.

COM 442 - Leading Change & Innovation

Explores effective communication strategies used by exemplary leaders to introduce and implement change and create an organizational environment that alleviates resistance to change and energizes and inspires others to innovate rather than react.

COM 450 - Service Leadership

Examines how leadership emerges through the collaborative efforts of concerned and committed citizens. Provides a look at leadership through community service.

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

COM 407 Leadership Principles (3.00)

Examines evolution of leadership from a theoretical perspective with a focus on contemporary leadership. Topics include: management versus leadership, gender differences, power and social influence, ethics and values, culture and the key communication competencies of leadership. Requires students to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.

Cross listing(s): BA 407.

COM 410 Strategic Leadership (3.00)

Explores strategic leadership through discussion of vision, mission and values. Examines how a clear, compelling vision can move individuals and organizations toward desired goals. Evaluates strategies that translate vision and mission into action.

Cross listing(s): BA 410.

COM 437 Persuasion, Influence and Motivation (3.00)

Examines the general theories that explain persuasion and one's ability to influence others. Discusses communication skills, attitudes and competencies associated with persuasion, influence and motivation. Enables students to learn and practice powerful persuasion communication skills that will enhance both personal and professional success.

Cross listing(s): BA 437.

COM 442 Leading Change & Innovation (3.00)

Explores effective communication strategies used by exemplary leaders to introduce and implement change and create an organizational environment that alleviates resistance to change and energizes and inspires others to innovate rather than react.

COM 450 Service Leadership (3.00)

Examines how leadership emerges through the collaborative efforts of concerned and committed citizens. Provides a look at leadership through community service.

How to Apply

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Certificate only applicants: Submit the application, application fee, indicate a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferable course credit from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university OR meet the 3 years of work experience and meet all prerequisites for specific courses you plan to register for.

You do NOT need to submit transcripts or a writing sample.

NOTE: You are limited to taking a maximum of 18 credit hours and you are NOT eligible for financial aid or veteran's benefits. If you decide to become degree-seeking you must meet all admission and degree requirements of the undergraduate program selected.

Application deadline: The application deadline is one week prior to the start of the term. Applications received after the deadline will be moved to the next term.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Classroom Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year

Program Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Leadership Undergraduate Certificate $6,200 15 $410 $50

Online Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year

Program Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Leadership Undergraduate Certificate $6,950 15 $460 $50

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