Leadership (Minor)

The Minor in Leadership enhances a student's potential for professional development in a number of fields.

Familiarize yourself with the concepts and practices surrounding leadership. Students minoring in leadership will explore the contemporary theories and complexities of leadership, with a strong emphasis on leadership theory application and practical experience.

Beyond core leadership principles, students have the opportunity to customize this minor by incorporating a variety of studies ranging from organizational behavior, to communication, to ethics, to problem solving, to management. Take a macro view of leadership through political science coursework exploring political philosophy, politics and public policy, and democracy. Or dig deeper into the psychological and social underpinnings of leadership to examine human motivation, the influence of social conditions, and group communication behaviors.

However you shape your Minor in Leadership, it's sure to serve as an asset in any career.

Program Overview

The Minor in Leadership enhances a student's potential for professional development in a number of fields. Students minoring in leadership will explore the contemporary theories and complexities of leadership, with a strong emphasis on leadership theory application and practical experience.

A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed.

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Interested in declaring a minor? Talk with your academic adviser or Academic Affairs to plan out your course schedule and fill out theĀ Minor Request Form.

Featured Faculty

George Langlois
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Scott Morris
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Kristina Bauer
Associate Chair, Department of Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology
Roya Ayman
Professor of Psychology Adjunct Professor, Industrial Technology and Management