Is this program for me?
This program is intended for individuals who already hold a master’s degree and have a demonstrated interest in increasing their effectiveness providing individual and group leadership within social service and related fields. You do not have to be an alum of the Brown School to apply for consideration.
The group will meet intensively over two sets of Thursday-Saturday meetings for skill-building. The first set of meetings (March 24-26) are scheduled to be in-person at Washington University, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. The second set of meetings (April 28-30) will be virtual, hosted on Zoom 9:00 a.m. -Noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. CDT each day. There are modest reading assignments of management texts between the class meetings. All texts are included in the program fee.
The program is appropriate for emerging leaders for whom team leadership is a new challenge, as well as for more seasoned professionals who haven’t previously received extensive training on the topic and want to increase their leadership effectiveness.
At the end of the program, participants will:
- Identify and develop a personal leadership philosophy and presence that reflects greater knowledge, capabilities, and insight
- Develop collaborative leadership skills to engage with a diverse range of individuals and stakeholders
- Hone their skills to empower others and foster effective teamwork
- Enhance and increase their confidence to make a difference as active, engaged citizen leaders
Successful completion of the certificate program includes submission of a leadership portfolio and a leadership action plan, along with the completion of a strengths-based leadership assessment.
How to Apply
Complete program applications include:
- Online application form, including statement of purpose (300-500 words)
- Submission of your current resume
- Transcript of your master’s program. While an official transcript from the issuing institution is preferred, due to the current public health situation, an emailed scan of your graduate transcript is acceptable.
Mailed transcripts: Transcripts can be mailed to:
Brown School Professional Development
Washington University MSC 1196-0251-46
One Brooking Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
Electronic transcripts: Electronic transcripts should be directed to BrownPMC@wustl.edu
Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Generally it is possible to provide an admissions decision within two weeks of receipt of a completed application. Complete applications (including official transcripts) must be received by March 9, 2022.
Admission prerequisites:
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited university. Applicants with degrees from international universities may request a waiver of the accreditation requirement.
- Applicants should have (or be able to obtain) access to a computer that has Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint), along with a webcam and reliable internet service.
