Certification
The SLC Certification Program develops awareness, understanding and application of various leadership theories and practices in environments that support leaders with a wide variety of individual interests.
The program will:
- Introduce you to fundamental leadership theories, concepts and practices
- Enhance your leadership practice in order to increase efficacy
- Develop your awareness of major issues confronting the global community and leaders
- Immerse you in the local community through dedicated public service
- Enhance your academic experience without impeding regular progress toward your degree
- Facilitate the identification of your short- and long-term leadership goals
- Celebrate your involvement and contributions to the quality of campus life
Participation at all levels of the SLC Certification Program is self-paced. Students who have achieved one milestone or more and who have submitted appropriate documentation by May 15th are recognized at the spring Leadership & Activities Awards.
Get Started Today!
- Download the introductory letter.
- Sign up as a participant so we can send you periodic updates about the program.
- Review the requirements and download the portfolio templates below.
- Change your life and your community!
Level 1 Certification
The Level 1 Certificate is an effective introduction to basic leadership competencies that is accessible to freshmen, transfer students and continuing students by design. Students who complete the SLC Level 1 Certificate are encouraged to pursue the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates.
Level 1 Requirements (Download templates for Level 1)
- Completion of 3 approved academic courses
- Participation in at least one student organization (5+ contact hours)
- Participation in The Leadership Challenge Workshop(R) at UCSB
- Completion of Statement of Purpose
- Completion of 20 hours of approved community service
Level 2 Certification
The Level 2 Certificate is an outstanding accomplishment that demonstrates dedication, achievement orientation and community awareness. Level 2 Certified students have significant working knowledge of leadership theories and practices proven to yield measurable results.
Level 2 Requirements (Download templates for Level 2)
Level 1 Requirements, plus:
- Completion of Education 173 - Intro to Leadership Development
- Completion of 2 additional approved academic courses (5 total)
- Participation in 3 approved workshops
- Service for 9 months in approved collegiate leadership position
- Completion of 15 additional hours of approved community service (35 hours total)
- Submission of Professional Leadership Portfolio
Level 3 Certification - Vice Chancellor's Council
Students who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to leadership development and who serve people extensively through leadership positions and community service throughout their UCSB careers are honored personally for their contributions by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the annual Vice Chancellor's Council formal dining reception.
Level 3 Requirements (Download templates for Level 3)
Level 2 Requirements, plus:
- Participation in 3 additional approved workshops (6 total)
- Service for 9 additional months in approved collegiate leadership position (18 months total)
- Completion of 15 additional hours of approved community service (50 hours total)
- Submission of updated Professional Leadership Portfolio
Additional Resources
The Appendix includes a list of pre-approved courses in each of the coursework categories and the petition form for courses that have not been pre-approved by the Leadership Development Center.
