Nov 21, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Leadership Technical Studies Certificate Program

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The leadership in undergraduate technical studies certificate program provides a structured learning experience for undergraduate students interested in exploring leadership abilities, participating in personal and professional development activities, and developing lifelong learning skills. The certificate program combines academic course work, involvement in campus organizations, and a professional experience in industry or an international educational experience. The program requires 15 semester credit hours and is offered through the dean’s office in the College of Engineering.

Course Requirements

Six credit hours
Four required courses-focus on:
personal/interpersonal skills, continuous quality improvement, creative problem solving/basic leadership skills, and economics

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

DEN 325 - Introduction to Personal and Professional Development Credits: (1)
or
LEAD 350 - Culture and Context in Leadership Credits: (3)

Continuous Quality Improvement

DEN 300 - Introduction to Total Quality Management and Six Sigma Credits: (1)
or
IMSE 541 - Statistical Quality Control Credits: (3)
or
IMSE 641 - Quality Engineering Credits: (3)
or
MANGT 300 - Introduction to Total Quality Management Credits: (1)
or
MANGT 541 - Management of Quality Credits: (3)

Creative Problem Solving/Basic Leadership Skills

DEN 398 - Problems in Engineering and Technology Credits: (1-18)
or
LEAD 212 - Introduction to Leadership Concepts Credits: (2-3)

Economics

CE 680 - Economics of Design and Construction Credits: (3)
or
IMSE 530 - Engineering Economic Analysis Credits: (2)

Additional Course Requirements

Select one course from Ethics
Select one course from Foundations & Applications of Leadership
Select one course from Theories of Leadership & Organizational Behavior