AS in Leadership Development

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The Associate in Science in Leadership Development degree program was designed with Philadelphia's leading employers to prepare busy adults to be customer experience leaders. The program provides a foundation of leadership principles that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Graduates will earn two certificates of proficiency in addition to the degree.

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What You Can Expect

Apply up to 30 transfer credits
Embed an employer-recognized certification into your program
Courses offered in online and hybrid formats
Weekly, optional, live, virtual sessions with your professors
Credit awarded for select professional certifications
Program fit seamlessly into the BS in Organizational Leadership and Management and BA in Liberal Studies

What You Will Learn

Key elements of successful customer service
The ability to work and communicate effectively with others
Understanding the importance of your role in the success of an organization
How to manage interpersonal relationships thoughtfully and productively
The ability to work effectively with others by leading, negotiating, and collaborating as a team
How to facilitate and assess effective process and change management
How to use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with unexpected conflicts and differences to maintain a productive workflow
A basic understanding of budget creation and management
How to use logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
The ability to apply theory and practice of leadership principles in identifying organizational problems and opportunities and communicate recommendations

Program at a Glance:

Credits:

61

Courses offered:

Online & Hybrid formats

Transfer Credits:

Up to 30 transfer credits can be applied to this degree

Tuition:

$600 per credit

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*Tuition is based on current Peirce College tuition and does not include fees or books.

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Leadership Development Degree Curriculum

Associate in Science Degree Curriculum - Minimum Total Credits: 61

INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:		Min. Credits
PRC 100 or 101	Peirce College 101	1
BIS 111	Application Software Fundamentals	3
COM 112	Speech Communication	3
COM 202	Intercultural Communication	3
ENG 101	English Composition	3
ENG 103	Rhetoric and Research	3
HUM 102	Introduction to Ethics	3
MAT 101	Introduction to College Mathematics	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
SCI	Science Core (choose 1)	3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:		Min. Credits
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	3
MGT 114	Essentials of Customer Service	3
MGT 119	Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace	3
MGT 126	Organizations and People	3
MGT 130	Introduction to Supervision and Management	3
MGT 132	Process Management	3
MGT 210	Applied Management Concepts	3
ELE	Elective Courses (choose 4)	12
Total		61

How does it work?

First, apply any previously earned transfer credits you have, or, if you’re a working adult, speak with your enrollment specialist about credit for prior knowledge. You will start by enrolling in the Certificate of Proficiency in Client Service. Once you complete the first certificate, you are ready for the Certificate of Proficiency in Quality Service Management. After you complete both certificates, you will need only 30 more credits to earn the AS in Leadership Development degree.

The entire associate degree applies directly to Peirce’s Organizational Leadership bachelor’s degree program, so you can continue building on your success. And, with Peirce, you get flexible courses that fit your busy schedule.

Apply today to take your first step toward a rewarding and fulfilling career.

For more information about potential customer service and leadership careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Business Careers page.

Customer-facing Careers

Our Leadership Development program prepares you to become a vital contributor to your company as an account representative, sales representative, call center manager and other customer-facing roles. Graduates will be prepared to continue their education at the bachelor’s degree level.

This entire associate degree applies directly to Peirce's Organizational Leadership & Management bachelor's degree program, so you can continue building on your success.

Most companies are constantly looking for ways to improve the experience they provide to customers. In most industries, an organization’s ability to deliver the best service can set it above the competition.

Peirce’s Leadership Development program will help you build strong customer experience and leadership skills and provide you with three credentials for your resume that demonstrate your preparedness for a variety of customer-facing positions.

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“Strong customer service and leadership skills are needed everywhere. Today’s employers are seeking individuals who not only have industry-focused knowledge, but transferrable customer service skills. A degree in Leadership Development can help you find the career you’re looking for.”

Cathy Littlefield, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management

Interested in a degree in Leadership Development? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application. You can also apply using our online application.

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