The Interdisciplinary Leadership Minor promotes college student leadership development by educating undergraduate students for and about leadership in a complex world. The goal of this minor is to prepare students to serve effectively in formal and informal leadership roles on campus and in local, national and global contexts. Faculty and students in the minor are dedicated to advancing the field of leadership studies by building upon and critically evaluating existing theoretical, research-based, and practical knowledge.
What You Will Learn
You will take classes in communication ethics, management responsibility and ethics, business ethics, medical ethics, and global ethics. You will acquire a complex set of learning outcomes across cognitive, personal development, and group/organizational domains.
The mission of the Leadership minor is to equip students with knowledge-skills and attitudes to build a personal awareness of the world in which they live. The program compliments many University majors and the general education program.
Opportunities
Students in this minor are exposed to diverse theories and perspectives on leadership that will complement their academic interests for career and personal/public enrichment.
Why Lead? The Leadership minor focuses on five core areas that will improve the overall understanding of contemporary society. These experience areas include:
- Leadership (9 credits) - Knowledge of leadership techniques, theories and models from various disciplines
- Global Context/Cultural Competency (3 credits) - Understanding of barriers to change and appreciation for diversity and cultural differences
- Ethical Leadership (3 credits) - Understanding of ethics and collaboration
- Communication (3 credits) - Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experiential Electives (6 credits) - Critically analyze and resolve issues using appropriate leadership strategies
With this increased knowledge, students will:
- Expand their professional skill set
- Develop a global competence
- Enhance communication skills
- Create new career pathways
- Establish ethical development
- Develop stronger résumés
Core Courses - LEAD 201: Introduction to Leadership: Learning to Lead
- LEAD 301: Emerging as a Culturally Competent Leader
- LEAD 401: Inventing a Leadership Life
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