Certificate in Ethical Leadership

Overview

Effective leadership is essential for both organizational success and employee satisfaction. According to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), leadership consistently ranks as one of the top attributes employers seek in job candidates. Developing your leadership skills not only enhances career opportunities but also equips you with tools you can apply immediately in your professional and personal life.

Through the Certificate in Ethical Leadership at UW-Superior, you will expand your emotional intelligence, strengthen your moral code, and cultivate ethically grounded leadership skills that promote success in any setting.

What You’ll Learn

By completing the Certificate in Ethical Leadership, you will:

• Apply ethical decision-making strategies to real-world situations.
• Understand the roles of emotional intelligence and empathy in effective leadership.
• Strengthen communication, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Explore leadership styles, ethical principles, and personal core values.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Certificate in Ethical Leadership, students must successfully complete both courses listed below. Credit-seeking students must also achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each course.

Required Courses (Courses may also be taken individually)

• IDS 220: Emotional Intelligence (3 credits or non-credit)
  • Focus on understanding and developing emotional intelligence to improve relationships, communication, and leadership effectiveness.
• IDS 320: Ethical Leadership (3 credits or non-credit)
  • Examine ethical principles, leadership theories, and strategies for building strong, values-based leadership in a variety of professional contexts.