Leadership Studies Mini-Certificate

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Career Opportunities

The AAS and Certificate programs prepare you for entry level positions in marketing, management or sales; they also give you the skills you need to open your own business.

Program Description

Prepares students for lives of learning, leadership, and service; and designed to enhance and explore leadership potential through curricular design that includes academic courses, seminars, and community service opportunities. The Leadership certificate will verify student’s leadership education and training for potential transfer colleges and employers. By obtaining a PCC leadership certificate, students should be able to demonstrate the following: 1.) Personal leadership development. 2.) Leadership skills (communication, motivation, team building, etc.). 3.) Critical thinking. 4). Leadership theory. 5). Civic engagement. 6). Appreciation for diversity.

Total Credits: 12

Certificate Requirements

Leadership Certificate Requirements (9 Credits)

BUS 2017 - Business Communication & Report Writing Credit(s): 3
MAN 2024 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
PSV 2030 - Introduction to Civic Leadership Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses (3 Credits)

(Select 3 credit hours)

COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
COM 2300 - Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
MAN 2026 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
PHI 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3 Credit(s): 3
PHI 1012 - Ethics: GT-AH3 Credit(s): 3
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
PSY 1002 - General Psychology II: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
PSY 2221 - Social Psychology: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
PSY 2771 - Psychology of Personality: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
PSY 2773 - Organizational Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
SOC 1002 - Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3