The Undergraduate Certificate in Reflective Leadership in the Arts and Humanities is a multidisciplinary program administered through the Citizen Scholars Program in the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University. The program provides high-impact learning experiences and mentoring focused on leadership development, reflective practice, and ethical community-engagement that prepare students to tackle today’s most pressing issues and problems from an arts and humanities perspective.
Admission
Grades or grade-point average are not considered for admission. First-year, second year, and transfer students in the College of Arts and Letters are invited to apply to the Citizen Scholars Program via an online application. The application contains several questions asking students to reflect on their experiences in the arts and humanities and to look ahead to their goals in the College of Arts and Letters. After completing the application, admission into the program will be determined by the Citizen Scholars Leadership Team (the Director and Program Graduate Assistants). The applicants’ responses will be assessed by how effectively they connect their experiences and interest in the arts and humanities with the program mission and learning goals. Additionally, consideration is given to the following: distribution of majors from across the College of Arts and Letters and interest in pursuing leadership opportunities in the arts and humanities.
Requirements for the Undergraduate Certificate in Reflective Leadership in the Arts and Humanities
Students must complete the following experiences totaling 9 credits:
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The following course: |
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270 |
Citizen Scholars: Creating Meaningful Impact |
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The College of Arts and Letters Experiential Learning Requirement |
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Community-Engaged Learning Projects |
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Mentoring, Coaching, and Leadership |
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The following course: |
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460 |
Advanced Career Strategies for Arts and Letters |
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The Citizen Scholars Reflective Presentation as the Capstone Experience |
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