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Twin Cities Campus
Leadership for Science Professionals Postbaccalaureate CertificateCCAPS Graduate Programs Instruction
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
CCAPS - Degree and Credit Programs Room 20 Ruttan Hall 6045B 1994 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
Email:
ccapsinfo@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Leadership for Science Professionals (LSP) certificate is designed for individuals – whether career starters or career advancers – seeking the strong foundation in leadership skills necessary for advancement in a wide range of professional science and science-adjacent careers in government, non-profit agencies, international organizations, and corporations. The LSP certificate can be completed as a standalone credential or in conjunction with other University graduate degrees.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution
A 3.0 minimum GPA is preferred
Applicants will need to submit the following:
• Online University application
• Online application fee
• Resume or CV
• Professional Statement (1-2 pages) identifying and articulating career goals as related to the certificate
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, MN Batt).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |