Organizational Leadership

Benson T. Sexton, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business & Communication

          Program Coordinator

J.L. Turner Leadership Center, Room 202

(270) 384-7384          sextonb@lindsey.edu

Full-time program faculty:  Catherine Boatwright, Ph.D.; Kaylie Butler, M.A.; Ginni Dilworth, Ph.D.; Jennifer Furkin, Ph.D.; Zachary Isaacs, M.A.; Jacob Phelps, Ph.D.; Benson T. Sexton, Ph.D.; Michael Starr, D.B.A.; William Ward, D.B.A.

Mission Statement

The mission of the undergraduate organizational leadership certificate program is to prepare students to be confident, adaptable, and responsible leaders who can inspire positive change in their communities and future professional endeavors.  This is accomplished by teaching the skills, knowledge, and ethical foundations needed to lead in diverse and dynamic environments.  Through a combination of academic coursework, experiential learning, and personal development, the certificate program fosters critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and collaborative leadership.

Certificate Requirements:  12 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students must complete the certificate’s core requirements.  Students should note that the certificate contributes six hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

A.  Program Requirements:  12 hours

• Introduction to Leadership Studies (AIS 1013) – 3 hours
• Topics in Applied Leadership (AIS 4103) – 3 hours
• Introduction to Management (BUSI 2903) – 3 hours
• Leadership (COMM 4713) – 3 hours