Visit the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Personal Development for Professional Advancement, Undergraduate Certificate offers a flexible pathway for students to build essential soft skills through a combination of theoretical and experiential learning. The program focuses on foundational skills for academic success, career readiness, and enhanced employability. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to effectively communicate their college and career readiness, while also gaining the tools for continued success in future courses and programs.
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.
Given the nature of this certificate, students will take certificate courses mingled with other general education and/or major/minor courses. There is not a specific degree map that specifies when students will take courses. Below, is one option students may take during the first two semesters. Please see your advisor for all possible options.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
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| Semester 1 |
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| SLSS 1000 | University Student Success | 3 |
| SLSS 1030R | Student Leadership Development I | 3 |
| SLSS 1100 | Stress Management | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
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| SLSS 1120G | Leadership and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| SLSS 1200 | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 3 |
| SLSS 2810R | Internship | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
