Mindful Emotional and Social Intelligence

The Mindful Emotional and Social Intelligence (MESI) certificate is open to all students and offers a transformational program combining academic coursework, community engagement, and evidence-based mindful practices to support the development of emotional and social intelligence for personal and professional engagement. To earn the certificate, students must complete 15 or more credits distributed as follows: (A) 9-10 credits in MESI-related core courses, consisting of either H D 205 or H D 305, H D 370, and H D 415; (B) 3 credits examining social issues with either the DIVR or EQJS UCORE designation; (C) 2 or more credits of H D 475, a repeatable 1-credit Mindful Emotional and Social Intelligence Seminar course that features the development and practical application of MESI skills, or an approved alternative course that features MESI content and skill development. A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the letter-graded courses applied toward the certificate. Students are strongly encouraged to work with an advisor from the Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership to plan an appropriate schedule of studies. See an advisor from the Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership for approval of the certificate and any proposed alternative courses in the (C) category above. Students may earn only one of either this certificate or the MESI certificate in Honors.