Leadership Certificate (LDRC)

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Leadership Certificate (LDRC)

The Leadership Certificate complements many degree programs. Students develop skills that apply to leadership positions in a variety of work and community environments, including skills in communication, small group facilitation, critical analysis, and problem solving.

Students who complete the Leadership Certificate gain knowledge of their own leadership styles, abilities, and outcomes through classroom activities as well as real-world leadership experiences.

For more information, please contact the Humanities and Sciences Division at (513) 569-1700.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

Leadership Certificate (LDRC)

First Year
Semester 1LecLabCredits
LDR 100Introduction to Leadership 303
ENG 101English Composition 1 303
XXX XXX Social Science Elective  303
Semester 2  
XXX XXX Communication Elective  303
LDR 120Inclusive Leadership 303
XXX XXX Self-Leadership Elective  303
Semester 3  
XXX XXX Leadership Theory Elective  303
LDR XXX Practical Leadership Elective 1  202
XXX XXX Communication or Social Science Elective  303
Semester 4  
LDR 290Leadership Capstone 202
LDR XXX Practical Leadership Elective 2  303
Total Credits:  31031

Electives

Students should consult with their advisor before choosing electives. Courses not listed below may be used only with prior permission of the chair. 

Communication Elective (must take at least 1)
COMM 105Interpersonal Communication (Communication Competency)3
COMM 110Public Speaking3
COMM 205Small Group Communication3
NDR 100Introduction to Negotiation and Dispute Resolution3
Social Science Elective (must take at least 1)
PSY 102Applied Psychology: Stress Management3
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 105Introduction to Sociology3
Leadership Theory Elective
LDR 240Applied Leadership Theory3
MGT 220Leadership3
Self-Leadership Elective
PSY 105Psychology of Leadership4
LDR 105Self as Leader3
Practical Leadership Electives (select 2)
LDR 110Leading for Social Change3
LDR 200Transformational Leadership in Practice3
LDR 220Critical Thinking in Leadership 13
LDR 230Ethical Leadership2
LDR 225Leading Teams 13

Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.

  • This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
  • The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.

Courses

LDR 100 Introduction to Leadership
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A foundational course on the practice of leadership. Topics include: understanding and assessing self as leader, inclusion, ethics, listening to out-group members, leaders and followers, and managing conflict. Students examine their characteristics that prepare them for leadership and their areas that may need development.
Prerequisites: ENG 080 (minimum grade C) or appropriate placement

LDR 105 Self as Leader
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on developing leadership skills and designing a personal model of leadership. Topics include: assessing strengths and areas of growth to develop as a leader, perceptions of leadership, values and ethics, decision-making, motivation, innovation, emotional intelligence, and making a difference.
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or FYE 120 or appropriate placement

LDR 110 Leading for Social Change
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the Social Change Model of leadership development. Topics include: identifying values, beliefs, and social identity in the context of leadership for the common good; leadership and global citizenship; civic engagement; and integrating leadership with cultural competency and social justice. Students design, facilitate, and evaluate a social change project.
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or FYE 120 or appropriate placement

LDR 120 Inclusive Leadership
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on leading diverse groups and individuals. Topics include: building on differences, creating an inclusive team culture and climate, adapting leadership styles for the appropriate context, and inclusive leadership skills and competencies.
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or FYE 120 or appropriate placement

LDR 200 Transformational Leadership in Practice
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on concepts and applications of transformational leadership. Topics include: recognizing leadership traits and styles, team leadership skills, and positive peer mentoring skills. Students in this course serve as peer mentors for students beginning their college career.
Prerequisites: PSY 105 (minimum grade B)

LDR 220 Critical Thinking in Leadership
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course that prepares students to apply leadership skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and team building, and also prepares students for Collegiate Leadership Competition events.
Prerequisites: ENG 085 or appropriate placement

Instructor Consent Required

LDR 225 Leading Teams
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on leading highly successful teams. Topics include: team dynamics and communication, theories of group intervention, and leader styles and behaviors that facilitate team performance. Students function as team members and as a team leader.
Prerequisites: ENG 085 or appropriate placement, and LDR 100 (minimum grade C for both)

LDR 230 Ethical Leadership
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on concepts and approaches to applying ethics to leadership. Topics include: self-assessment of leadership skills, strategies for promoting ethical decision-making in varied situations, and meeting the ethical challenges of cultural diversity.
Prerequisites: LDR 100 and ENG 085 (minimum grade C for both), or appropriate placement

LDR 240 Applied Leadership Theory
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on applying current interdisciplinary theories of leadership to the practice of leadership. Topics include: foundational and emerging research on leadership, social identity, in-group and out-group categorization, obedience and conformity, and persuasion.
Prerequisites: LDR 100 or LDR 105 or PSY 105, and ENG 101 (minimum grade C for all)

LDR 290 Leadership Capstone
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Students complete a project that applies the knowledge and skills gained from previous Leadership courses and experiences.
Prerequisites: LDR 240 or MKT 220 (minimum grade C for both)

Faculty

Program Chair/Advisor

Julie McLaughlin, MA
julie.mclaughlin@cincinnatistate.edu