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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The Certificate of Leadership requires 9-12 hours of approved course work with a C or better.
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.
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.
General
Any student can join this pathway to pursue leadership regardless of major or position on campus.
Academic Advisor: Veronica Wilson
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
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
Entrepreneurial
Experience growing your ideas through creative collaboration and project leadership. For more information, contact COL@augusta.edu.
Academic Advisor: Stephanie Nicholson
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.