Welcome to the Workforce Leadership Program
The Department of Leadership, Foundations & Human Resource Education offers a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Leadership that is designed for working professionals who have at least five years of experience in working or teaching in various career fields.
This program is a great alternative for adults who need that extra edge in today's job market. If you have existing college credits, or a two-year degree, and documented work experience, you could be well on your way to completing a bachelor's degree.
Through the Program Orientation course (a 3-credit hour class), students document their learning from work experiences, existing course credits, associate degrees, and technical and specialized training. They may earn up to 48 credit hours towards the completion of this degree, at no cost.
Earn College Credit
Contact Susan Hildebrand at 502-852-0568 or s.hildebrand @ louisville.edu to learn how you can earn up to 48 credit hours through an assessment of your prior work experience and professional training.
Workforce Leadership Degree Program Concentrations
- Workplace Performance - This concentration is ideal for mid-career working professionals.
- Executive Performance - This concentration is appropriate for working professionals who have 10-years or more of documented leadership experience.
- Career & Technical Education - This concentration is for career and technical, secondary and post-secondary educators only.
Workforce Leadership News
Workforce Leadership News is available for you to gain more insight and information about the Workforce Leadership program and what it offers to you in one easy spot.
Career Opportunities
The Workforce Leadership Program can lead to career opportunities in areas of training development, human resource and workforce development roles. The program prepares you to lead training in your specialization area, develop performance improvement interventions, and manage and evaluate human resource projects.
The Practicum Application Process
The Practicum Application [PDF] must be completed and submitted mid-term the semester before the practicum is to be completed. The purpose of this planning document is to determine the location of the student's program exit experience. See your academic or faculty advisor for more information about this process.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the B.S. Workforce Leadership program is designed for adults who have some college, a cumulative GPA of 2.25 and a minimum of five (5) years workplace experience and/or training. Please visit the Undergraduate Admissions website for details: http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/requirements.
