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Housed in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, the Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Development and Engagement (LDE) facilitates students’ understanding of and capacity for leadership in a variety of settings. Students examine various issues associated with working in communities and organizations such as power dynamics, social justice, and how identity influences communication and leadership. The certificate supplements other degree programs to support the growth of socially responsible leaders for an increasingly global and diverse world.
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For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the program, students will be able to apply leadership theories to analyze leadership practices.
- By the end of the program, students will be able to describe the components of socially responsible leadership in a diverse and global world;
- By the end of the program, students will be able to evaluate leadership from a lens of inclusion and sense of belonging;
- By the end of the program, students will be able to define and discuss ethical decision making in leadership practice.
- By the end of the program, students will be able to demonstrate effective facilitation skills.
- By the end of the program, students will be able to articulate a personal theory of leadership.
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Graduate Coordinator
Federick Ngo, Ph.D.
Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education
The Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education delivers and provides instruction in innovative research that informs the educational process from early childhood through higher education. Our curriculum prepares graduates for leadership positions in diverse settings and roles, provides foundational support for programs across the university, and investigates educational policy to inform practice in P-12 through higher education.
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College of Education
The College of Education creates an intellectual environment that promotes quality instruction, significant research, and professional service. With four unique departments, graduates receive the necessary tools and experiences to make an impact on local, national, and global scales.