Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving, Undergraduate Certificate

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The Undergraduate Certificate in Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving is offered by the LEADS program within the Klein College of Science. The curriculum utilizes a “learn by doing” approach that complements any academic major and provides students with an opportunity to build skills, experience, and connections. Students who complete the LEADS certificate in Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving are well prepared for their career or graduate/professional studies. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any undergraduate degree programs at UNC Charlotte.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the LEADS Certificate in Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving, students must meet the general University requirements for admission into Undergraduate Certificate Programs. These University level requirements include:

An undergraduate degree or admission to an undergraduate degree program at UNC Charlotte
An application submitted to the Registrar if applicant already holds an undergraduate degree, or to the department offering the program if applicant does not hold an undergraduate degree
Official transcripts for previous degree(s) and coursework
A Declaration of Program form (Change of Major/Minor form) listing the certificate program

Certificate Requirements

LEADS Foundation Course (1 credit hour)

LEADS Core Courses (6 credit hours)

LEAD 3000 - LEADS (1 to 4)
LEAD 3410 - LEADS Course-Based Internship Experience (3)

LEADS Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Fulfill remaining credit hours from any of the following options:

LEAD 3000 - LEADS (1 to 4)
LEAD 3010 - LEADS Topics in Innovative Thinking (1 to 3)
LEAD 3020 - LEADS Topics in Professionalism (1 to 3)
LEAD 3030 - LEADS Topics in Leadership (1 to 3)
LEAD 3040 - LEADS Topics in Life Design (1 to 3)
LEAD 3410 - LEADS Course-Based Internship Experience (3)
LEAD 3800 - LEADS Special Projects (1 to 3)

Notes:

LEAD 3000 , LEAD 3010 , LEAD 3020 , LEAD 3030 , LEAD 3040 , LEAD 3410 , and LEAD 3800 may be repeated for credit with change in topics.
If a student repeats a LEADS core course due to a change in topic, the second successful completion of the course may count towards the LEADS elective category.
LEADS elective credit may also be earned through departmental credits for LEADS approved courses.

Certificate Total = 13 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

Students must earn grades of C or above in all LEADS courses. Students must earn a grade of B or above in LEAD 3410 .