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Dr. Tracey H. Seigler
Department Head & Professor of Leadership
tseigler@citadel.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership provides an opportunity for civilian and military students to pursue a course of study in military leadership. The courses, all offered online, examine world and U.S. military leaders from the perspective of effectiveness, style and practice. In addition, the program includes the study of the evolution of military leadership thought within the larger body of knowledge on leadership. Courses cover contemporary military leadership issues and strategy.

Military Leadership Certificate students who have successfully completed 9 hours may apply and waive the testing requirement for admission to the Masters of Science in Leadership. Successful completion requires a minimum 3.0 GPA with no course grades below C+. The five courses in the certificate program may be coupled with the following seven additional courses to complete the MS in Leadership degree.

• LDRS 710  
• LDRS 712  
• LDRS 715  
• LDRS 723  or MKTG 730  
• LDRS 766  or MGMT 731  
• PSYC 570  
• PSCI 501  or EDUC 512  

Military Leadership Certificate students should complete LDRS 750 /LDRS 722  and LDRS 711  prior to requesting admission to the MS in Leadership program.

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by the department to receive consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into the program.