Leadership Studies Minor
The minor in leadership studies is designed to provide students the information, experience, and opportunities necessary to gain an in-depth knowledge of leadership theory and practice. Courses in the program integrate students' leadership experiences on campus and in the community.
A minimum of 15 semester hours is required for the minor: 12 hours of required courses and three hours of electives. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses. The requirements for the minor are outlined below.
Required Courses (12 hours)
- NPL 300 Advanced Leadership - 3 hrs
- M L 350 Managing for Results in Organizations – 3 hrs
- M L 357 Leading Organizations – 3 hrs
- NPL 381 Seminar in Leadership – 3 hrs (1 hr topics course, can be repeated for up to 6 hrs, at least 3 hrs are required)
Elective Courses (3 hours)
- COM 315 Intercultural Communication Theory – 3 hrs
- COM 384 Organizational Accidents – 3 hrs
- ENS 105 Introduction to Sustainability – 3 hrs
- FCS 204 Family Programs across the Lifespan – 3 hrs
- FCS 221 Introduction to Community and Public Health – 3 hrs
- FCS 270 Event Planning – 3 hrs
- M L 358 Design Making - 3 hrs.
- M L 415 Diversity in the Workplace – 3 hrs
- NPL 381 Seminar in Leadership – 1 hr (can be repeated for up to 6 hrs)
- PHL 347 Ethics - 3 hrs
- PLS 419 Introduction to Public Administration - 3 hrs
- SOC 313 Race, Ethnicity, and Power - 3 hrs
- WGS 200 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies – 3 hrs
Total Hours: 15