In today’s complex organizations and societies, character in leadership is needed more than ever. By earning the 4D Character and Leadership Micro-credential, you’ll develop essential character dispositions, mindsets, and skills related to compassion, resilience, and integrity that 1) employers identify as critical to workplace engagement and success and 2) support life flourishing.
The micro-credential is made possible by a collaboration between the 4D team, Leadership Studies, and academic departments including Communication Studies, Counseling Psychology, Entrepreneurship, and Philosophy.
Through this micro-credential, you will be able to:
Formulate and articulate your personal definition of character-driven leadership
Develop and apply skills that strengthen your ability to practice character-driven leadership
Communicate and demonstrate how these mindsets and skills impact your life, both in and out of the classroom
Earning Criteria
Take the two required micro-credential “bookend” courses “Exploring Lives of Leadership and Character” and “Reflecting on Lives of Leadership and Character”
Take an elective course in each of the three virtues (see courses which count towards the micro-credential below)
Complete an ePortfolio consisting of all assignments during their on- and off-ramp courses as well as qualifying electives
Elective Courses
In addition to the required on-ramp course LDRS 2140 and off-ramp course LDRS 2150, you will select an elective course in each of the three virtue areas: compassion, resilience, and integrity.
From Idea to First Dollar Sale (for this specific course, there is a prerequisite of Intro to Entrepreneurship)
Emotion Regulation (for this specific course, there are prerequisites of PSYC 2031 and PSYC 3050; must be major or minor in psychology and have junior standing)
Anxiety and Stress (for this specific course, there are prerequisites of PSYC 2500 and PSYC 3050; must be major or minor in psychology and have junior standing)
