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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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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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.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership requires:
| Course Start | Deadline | Registration Deadline |
| 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 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/02/2026 | 01/09/2026 |
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