(23-25 credits)

The Certificate in Civic Leadership and Innovation from SOU Honors College equips individuals for a lifetime of effective leadership within a democratic society by providing a series of core courses that accomplish two goals. It gives students a pathway through the Honors College curriculum whether they start in the Honors College and want the extra certificate, or if they join the Honors College through completion of the certificate alone. It also guides students through the building blocks of leadership grounded in critical thinking and logic, multidisciplinary thinking (metacognition), historical and contemporary perspectives on leadership, and wicked problems. An application is required to be admitted to the Honors College Leadership Certificate program. Applicants to the certificate must have a 3.25 SOU or 3.25 transfer university GPA. A 3.25 SOU GPA is required for completion of the certificate. Incoming freshmen interested in the Certificate should apply for admission to the Honors College and can add the Certificate to their Honors College experience at the beginning of their sophomore year.