Leadership for Personal and Social Impact, Undergraduate Certificate

Visit the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Leadership for Personal and Social Impact, Undergraduate Certificate integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to self-awareness, personal growth, and leadership development. The program emphasizes foundational principles of leadership, including personal strengths, relationship-building, and community engagement. Students will explore how these concepts apply across professional, volunteer, public, and private sectors, thereby developing competencies in leadership, collaboration, and social responsibility, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to their communities at local, regional, national, and global levels.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		16
Discipline Core Requirements		16 Credits
SLSS 1120G	Leadership and Civic Engagement	3
or SLSS 1200	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
SLSS 2500	Leader--Strengths-Based Leader/Coach	3
SLSS 3200	Leader--Teacher and Mentor	3
SLSS 4050G	Leader--Global Contributor	3
SLSS 4800	Leader Capstone--Lifelong Change Agent	4

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete 16 credits of course work.  
2. Earn a minimum 2.5 GPA in all certificate course work with no grades lower than a C-.  
3. Residency hours -- Minimum of 4 credits required through course attendance at UVU.

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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
SLSS 1120G	Leadership and Civic Engagement	3
SLSS 2500	Leader--Strengths-Based Leader/Coach	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
SLSS 3200	Leader--Teacher and Mentor	3
SLSS 4050G	Leader--Global Contributor	3
SLSS 4800	Leader Capstone--Lifelong Change Agent	4
	Credit Hours	10
	Total Credit Hours	16

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze personal strengths and apply them to coach themselves and others towards improved performance.
2. Build interdependence by collaborating effectively in teams, providing mutual support, and facilitating others’ contributions toward shared goals.
3. Reflect on personal responsibility in determining outcomes and take accountability for the impact on one's own life experiences.
4. Evaluate different perspectives and use these understandings to enhance the quantity and quality of contributions to the community at local, regional, national, and/or international levels.
5. Work effectively within hierarchical relationships by applying strategies to complete tasks successfully.