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The Leadership Minor is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who want to explore leadership as both a theory and a practice. Open to students from all majors, the program invites learners to examine what it means to lead effectively, ethically, and inclusively in a rapidly changing world.

Through a sequence of courses focused on self-awareness, communication, systems thinking, and organizational dynamics, students gain an understanding of how leadership operates across disciplines and contexts. The curriculum combines reflection with real-world application, allowing students to build confidence and competence through experiential projects and community engagement.

Degree Requirements

Leadership Core

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • LDR3115 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership (3)
    • LDR3103 - Multi-disciplinary Perspectives in Leadership (3)
    • LDR4130 - Leadership Skills for the 21st Century (3)
  • Both LDR 2001 AND LDR 2002 (4 credits total) may be substituted for LDR 3115.

Leadership Elective

• Complete at least 1 of the following:
  • IDS3053 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3)
  • IDS3396 - Embracing Disability (3)
  • IDS4249 - Environmental Stewardship (3)
  • WST3371 - Women and Leadership (3)

High Impact Experience

• Complete all of the following
  • Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: High Impact Practice (HIP) designated courses (including SL, IE, GL, RI), career foundations, undergraduate research, internship, study abroad/away.
  • The High Impact Experience course(s) must be in addition to other courses used for the minor.

Grand Total Credits: 15

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 15-16

Other Requirements:

• Earn a grade of "C-" (1.75) or better in each course used to satisfy the minor.
• All credit hours used in the minor must be earned at Â鶹ԭ´´.
• No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
• Students cannot complete Leadership minor and earn the Leadership major or the Leadership certificate.
• Students must declare the Leadership minor prior to filing their intent to graduate.
• Students are responsible for meeting any prerequisites.