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Associate in Science Leadership Development
Associate in ScienceAssociate in Science Leadership Development
Peirce College
The Associate in Leadership Development offers students a foundation of academics and leadership principles with the backdrop of customer service. The program encompasses practical applications delivered in an engaging environment and can be utilized immediately in the workplace. Students will gain working knowledge in areas of supervision, team-building skills, fundamental management techniques, and conflict management. Embedded in this degree are two certificates of proficiency in customer service and customer service management.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Identify and use fundamental skill sets necessary for academic and professional success, explain key elements of successful customer service, demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively with others, understand the importance of one's role to the success of the organization, learn to manage interpersonal relationships thoughtfully and productively, demonstrate ability to work effectively with others by leading, negotiating, and collaborating as a team, facilitate and assess effective process and change management, use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with unexpected conflicts and differences in order to maintain a productive workflow, display a basic understanding of budget creation and management, use logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions, and apply theory and practice of leadership principles in identifying organizational problems and opportunities and communicate recommendations.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate in Science Leadership Development
61
AS Leadership Development
61
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 30 credits may be applied to this program.
AS Leadership Development Requirements
21
Introduction to Business
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG103 or concrrently enrolled
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG103 or concrrently enrolled
Essentials of Cust Serv
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
Emotional Intel in Wrk Pl
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
Orgs and People
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled for all students except for Client Service and Quality Service Management programs.
Intro to Super and Mgt
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled
Process Management
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrently enrolled
Applied Mgmt Concepts
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS 100
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS 100
AS Ldrshp Dev CORE
27
Application Software Fund
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Effective Speech Comm
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intercultural Comm
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
English Composition
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 010 or placement into college-level English
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 010 or placement into college-level English
Rhetoric and Research
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
Introduction to Ethics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 103
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 103
Intro to College Math
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: A grade of C or above in MAT 010 or placement into college-level mathematics.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: A grade of C or above in MAT 010 or placement into college-level mathematics.
Intro to Psychology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SCI CORE Choose 1
3
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
PRC100/PRC101 & Electives
13
PRC100/PRC101
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred to Peirce with fewer than 15 College-level credits
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred to Peirce with fewer than 15 College-level credits
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred or returned to Peirce with 15 or more College-level credits
Elective Courses
12
complete any available course
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
ECO 101 - Macroeconomics recommended
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
ECO 101 - Macroeconomics recommended
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites. | Management Occupations |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. | Management Occupations |
| 11-2033.00 | Fundraising Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations. | Management Occupations |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers | Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures. | Management Occupations |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts | Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other | All managers not listed separately. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures. | Management Occupations |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers | Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers | Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. | Management Occupations |