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Building Social Capital
All members of the Leadership Program complete two social action projects designed to build social capital.
The mission of the certificate program in advanced leadership studies at the American University School of Public Affairs is to empower students by providing the requisite leadership knowledge, skills and experiences needed to lead creative and generous lives in public affairs, with intelligence and compassion.
Students who complete the certificate program have gone on to careers in law, politics, international relations, education, and public policy - a wide variety of fields. Students find that their experiences in the Leadership Program valuable in securing rewarding internships, graduate school opportunities, winning scholarships and pursuing fulfilling careers. The program is predicated on the following six goals:
All members of the Leadership Program complete two social action projects designed to build social capital.