Leadership Studies, Minor

The leadership studies minor focuses on applying, analyzing, and evaluating effective leadership approaches. The minor emphasizes leadership theories and practice and cultivates students' self-awareness and the development of leadership competencies. The curriculum core emphasizes leadership principles and theory while the electives provide interdisciplinary perspectives. As such, students gain understanding of diverse social, cultural, and organizational processes that impact effective leadership in a variety of contexts. The goal of the minor is to prepare students for career growth and for leading organizational success.

Program Requirements

Req 

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Required Courses
MGMT 1250	Principles of Leadership	3
MGMT 2030	Inclusive Leadership SS	3
MGMT 3500	Leadership Theory and Application WE	3
MGMT 450R	Leadership Practicum	3
Electives (Choose 6 credit hours from the following; 3 credits must be upper division.)		6
AERO 3100	Management and Leadership A
AERO 3110	Management and Leadership B
AMST 300R	Topics in American Studies
COMM 3410	Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation
COMM 4250	Communication and Leadership
ENGL 473R	Topics in Gender Studies
ESMG 4000	Advanced Emergency Services Leadership
ESWF 3380	L380 Fireline/Fire Service Leadership
ESWF 3381	L381 Incident Leadership
ESWF 4481	L481 Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff
HR 3550	Organization Development and Change Management
MGMT 3000	Organizational Behavior WE
MGMT 3020	Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations
MGMT 332G	Cross Cultural Communications for International Business GI
MGMT 297H	Honors Seminar in Leadership Development
MILS 1200	Introduction to Leadership Excellence I
MILS 145R	Introduction to Leadership Dynamics and Techniques
MILS 1210	Introduction to Leadership Excellence II
MKTG 3640	Sales Management
PJST 4300	Race Gender and Class in Peace and Justice
POLS 3300	Introduction to Public Administration
POLS 420R	Issues and Topics in Political Science
POLS 3370	Leading Cities
SOC 3510	Sociology of Work and Occupations
SOC 4400	Social Change
SLSS 3200	Leader--Teacher and Mentor
SLSS 405G	Leader--Global Contributor GI

Graduation Requirements

Complete all requirements for the minor.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
MGMT 1250	Principles of Leadership	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
MGMT 2030	Inclusive Leadership SS	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
MGMT 3500	Leadership Theory and Application WE	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 4
Elective courses chosen from approved list		6
	Credit Hours	6
Third Year
Semester 5
MGMT 450R	Leadership Practicum	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Describe traditional leadership theories and current trends in emerging leadership philosophies.
2. Apply leadership theories through critical thinking discussions and activities.
3. Demonstrate mastery of oral and written communication in the context of leadership development theory and practice.
4. Demonstrate critical analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and solve leadership problems and issues.
5. Develop self-awareness of leadership strengths and weaknesses.