AMES, IA (05/08/2017)-- Iowa State University's Leadership Studies Program, administered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, is an interdisciplinary program designed for students in all majors and provides a strong foundation for leadership, communication and organizational theory.
Fifty-five graduating seniors at Iowa State University this spring earned a Leadership Studies certificate in addition to an undergraduate degree, including the following:
Andrew Tjaden of Bettendorf, IA
Eric Edwards of Bettendorf, IA
David Weinstein of Bettendorf, IA
"Students who earn the certificate or minor in leadership studies demonstrate substantial learning of leadership competencies through education, development and engagement activities," said Dianne Bystrom, who directs the program through the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. "These graduates will be well prepared to assume leadership positions in their careers and communities."
The certificate requires courses in leadership, speech communication, organizational theory and communication; multiple elective courses in the field and the completion of a capstone course, internship or study abroad experience.
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is based within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, a world-class learning and research community. As Iowa State's most academically diverse college, LAS educates students to become global citizens, providing rigorous academic programs in the sciences, humanities and social sciences within a supportive personalized learning environment. For more information, visit LAS.iastate.edu.
About Iowa State
At Iowa State University, students don't get just an average college experience. They get an adventure. After all, we offer students a challenging career-oriented academic setting paired with a welcoming campus environment. And above all else, we encourage our students to achieve - and we provide the support they need to do just that.
Iowa State University is one of the nation's most student-centered public research universities and is recognized among the top 50 public universities in the nation by U.S.News and World Report. With hundreds of student clubs and organizations, thousands of internship and co-op opportunities, and more than 80 learning communities, the university offers a student experience rich in academic and social diversity. Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries choose to come to Ames, Iowa, to study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills.
Part of what makes Iowa State such a special place for our students to learn and grow is the uniqueness of the faculty and staff who work here. Our faculty and staff have established a leading-edge reputation among peers for innovative interdisciplinary academic programs, an ever-expanding learning community program, and entrepreneurial experiences for students.
Plus, Ames has been recognized as the second-best college town with a population under 250,000. And did we mention we've also been voted one of the top 10 best places to live in America? So it's no wonder why our students love it here.
At Iowa State, students will find 100 majors, 800 clubs, and one amazing adventure.
Learn more: www.iastate.edu
