Description
Students of this program gain skills to:
- Apply knowledge of leadership theories and models at the individual, team and organizational levels
- Develop and implement a personal plan for transfer of leadership knowledge, skills and behavior to a supervisory position
The coursework explores motivation as it applies to leadership in both organization and community aspects. Additionally, students explore how to apply leadership concepts from the program curriculum to a supervisory position.
Program-Related Information
Graduate Chair
Lindsay Hastings
402-472-2807
lhastings2@unl.edu
Support Staff
Christina Franklin
402-472-8738
cfranklin3@unl.edu
Program Website
https://alec.unl.edu/
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
- Resume/CV
- Letter of interest
- 2 years of professional experience
Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, additionally, coursework for this program is delivered primarily online, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.
Admission Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: July 15
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Session: April 15
Requirements
Complete 12 credit hours as described here, with grades of B or higher in all classes:
Course List
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| ALEC 877 | Leadership and Motivation | 3 |
| ALEC 807 | Supervisory Leadership | 3 |
| ALEC 810 | Environmental Leadership | 3 |
| ALEC 814 | Classic Figures in Leadership | 3 |
| ALEC 855 | Dynamics of Effective Leadership in Groups & Teams | 3 |
| ALEC 866 | Leadership and Diversity in Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| ALEC 888 | Leadership, Power and Influence | 3 |