Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Classes begin:
January, March, May, June, August and October
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership at the University of Southern Indiana is designed to provide individuals with the essential skills needed to assume positions of leadership and to excel in these roles. Those currently in the workforce, who seek advancement or new positions, will find that the Graduate Certificate in Leadership offers a balanced and multi-disciplinary curriculum that will create effective leaders who communicate and innovate.
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As few as 14 Weeks
Program Duration
9
Credit Hours
Online + Asynchronous
Course Work
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership, students will be able to:
- Understand their emotional intelligence, communication styles, and motivations to establish their personal leadership style
- Communicate effectively to build relationships and achieve organizational goals
- Cultivate leadership practices and effective decision-making skills
Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership requires nine (9) credit hours to complete. A full-time student can complete within as little as one semester (two seven-week bi-terms). Due to frequency of course offerings and students’ busy schedules, we anticipate most completing the program within two semesters.
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"The Leadership certificate at USI is a strategic investment ... that will play a pivotal role in addressing the talent needs of our region."
Tyler Stock '18 M'20 | Executive Director of Talent EVV & Director of Talent
Financing Options
Upon acceptance into a graduate program at USI, you are eligible to apply for a Graduate Studies scholarship. Scholarships may be awarded up to the beginning of each semester. Please contact Graduate Studies if you have any questions.
Admissions
USI accepts applications for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time with our six convenient start dates throughout the academic year!
- Submit an online application and $40 application fee.
- Are you a current USI Graduate Student wanting to add or switch to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership program? Just complete the Change of Graduate Program form!
- Upload a current resume to your application account.
- Submit transcripts to Graduate Studies.
- Official transcripts are required only from the institution at which your highest degree was earned. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to Graduate.Studies@usi.eduor the previous institutions e-transcript portal, if applicable (i.e. Parchment or National Student ClearingHouse).
- Unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended can be submitted by the applicant via application status page or by email to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu.
- Applicants who wish to seek transfer credit for graduate coursework must submit an official transcript from the institution where that work was completed.
- Official International course-by-course evaluated transcripts must be sent from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member to the School of Graduate Studies by email (Graduate.Studies@usi.edu) or the evaluators transcript portal (if applicable).
- Mailed transcripts can be sent to this address:
Graduate Studies University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
- Read the full transcript policy by clicking here.
- International applicants may be required to submit:
- An official IELTS or TOEFL score no less than two years old.
- Copy of current Visa or Passport.
- Additional information and requirements can found by clicking here.
Criteria
Admission to the Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership requires:
- Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a college of university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or a comparable association.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all courses taken at the undergraduate level.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all courses taken at the graduate level.
Calendar
| Course Start | Deadline | Registration Deadline |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/03/2025 | 01/10/2025 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 03/14/2025 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 05/09/2025 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 06/27/2025 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 08/15/2025 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 10/17/2025 |
The full University Academic Calendar is viewable online.