Ethical Leadership and Social Impact, Undergraduate Certificate
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Program Description
The Ethical Leadership and Social Impact, Undergraduate Certificate equips students with the skills to lead with integrity and drive meaningful social change. Designed for aspiring leaders and changemakers, this interdisciplinary program integrates ethics, leadership, social impact strategies, and sustainable practices.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| MGMT 1550 | Introduction to Social Impact Frameworks and Strategies | 3 |
| MGMT 2030 | Inclusive Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 3020 | Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations | 3 |
| 9 elective credits | 9 | |
| Nonprofits and The Public Sector | ||
| Social Change | ||
| Major and Career Exploration | ||
| Geography of Utah | ||
| Marginalized Philosophies | ||
| Communicating in Environments | ||
| Intercultural Communication Encounters | ||
| Leadership Theory and Application | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Sociology of Work and Occupations | ||
| Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
| Public Innovation | ||
| The Politics of Economic Inequality | ||
| Local Economic Development | ||
| Globalization and Sustainable Development | ||
| Policy Analysis | ||
| Sustainable Mountain Development | ||
| United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Sustainability and Environment | ||
| Climate Change in Science and Society | ||
| Business and Professional Ethics | ||
| The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Communication and Conflict | ||
| Free Expression in a Democratic Society | ||
| Media Ethics | ||
| Media Ethics | ||
| Communication and Social Behavior | ||
| Communication and Leadership | ||
| Media and Politics | ||
| Organization Development and Change Management | ||
| Writing for Social Change | ||
| Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues | ||
| Social Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Peace Violence and Human Morality | ||
| Multicultural Societies | ||
| Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema | ||
| Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema | ||
| Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema | ||
| Creativity and Entrepreneurial Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies | ||
| Conflict Transformation Resolution and Sustainable Peace | ||
| Marginalized Philosophies | ||
| Advanced Poverty Studies:Global Problems and Policies | ||
| Race Gender and Class in Peace and Justice | ||
| Introduction to Human Security | ||
| Global Poverty Facts Causes and Solutions | ||
| Race in Politics | ||
| Modern Social Problems | ||
| Race and Minority Relations | ||
| Social Change | ||
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete all required credits.
2. Residency hours: Minimum of 5 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
3. Receive a C- or better in all courses with an overall grade point average of 2.0 of above.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| MGMT 1550 | Introduction to Social Impact Frameworks and Strategies | 3 |
| MGMT 2030 | Inclusive Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 3020 | Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 9 elective credits | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply key ethical decision-making frameworks and principles of integrity to analyze complex social and organizational issues.
- Develop and evaluate strategies for enacting positive social change through an understanding of social impact pathways, systems thinking, and theories of change.
- Lead inclusively and collaboratively through an awareness of diverse perspectives and ability to bring together diverse stakeholders.
- Design equitable, community-centered solutions to social problems using frameworks like design thinking.
- Apply conceptual learning through hands-on experiences, such as service-learning projects, benefitting local or global communities.