The Minor in Leadership Development, designed for undergraduate students, offers the opportunity to customize educational experiences in alignment with personal passions and career aspirations while acquiring essential leadership skills relevant across various fields. This 15-credit minor includes tracks in Communication, Educational Leadership, Multicultural Education, Political Science, and Social Entrepreneurship, or students may choose courses across the tracks.
This comprehensive program enhances students' abilities to effect positive change, communicate effectively, and appreciate diverse perspectives, positioning them as valuable contributors in any professional environment. Additionally, students can take advantage of study abroad opportunities to further enrich their learning experience.
15 credits
Core Course Options, 4-10 credits from
A total of 15 credits are required for this minor. Students must complete 4-10 credits in the core course options and the remaining credits can be taken in a track below or a combination of courses across tracks.
Students must complete a minimum of 9 unique credits in this minor, which means that students pursuing related programs (e.g. Major in Communication Studies) should select courses from other track(s).
| EDHI 101 | Introduction to Educational Leadership | 1-3 |
| EDHI 302 | Introduction to Leadership Theories | 3 |
| EDHI 402 | Global Leadership: Senior Capstone Experience | 1 TO 3 |
| EDHI 403 | Leadership Study Abroad | 3 |
Communication Track, 6-11 credits from
| COMM 240 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 351 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 360 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 375 | Advanced Presentation Design and Delivery | 3 |
| COMM 440 | Relational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 441 | Advanced Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 442 | Communication and Conflict Management | 3 |
Educational Leadership Track, 6-11 credits from
To select EDAD 600, 630, or 635 for this minor, students must be enrolled in an Accelerated Master’s Program.
| EDAD 486 | Legal Aspects of Education for Future Teachers | 3 |
| EDAD 600 | Introduction to Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 630 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| EDAD 635 | Educational Decision Making | 3 |
| EDCU 231 | School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 665 | Integrative STEM Education: Principles and Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDHI 102 | Introduction to Students as Leaders | 1 |
| EDHI 103 | REACH for Student Success | 1 |
| EDHI 200 | Introduction to Housing and Residence Life | 1 |
| EDHI 202 | Students as Group Leaders | 1 |
| EDHI 303 | Mentor for Student Success | 1 |
| EDHI 401 | Special Topics in Leadership | 1 TO 3 |
| EDST 100 | Introduction to Education Systems and Policy | 3 |
| EDST 370 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDTE 385 | School Information Infrastructures and Technology Leadership | 3 |
Multicultural Education Track, 6-11 credits from
| EDMU 205 | Introduction to Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDMU 206 | Advanced Study of Ethnic and Multicultural Group Behavior | 3 |
| EDMU 301 | Instructional Strategies in Multicultured Schools | 3 |
| EDMU 302 | Self and the Social Construction of Identity | 3 |
| EDMU 370 | Representation and Multiculturalism: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDMU 400 | Topical Seminar in Multicultural Studies: Culture of Masculinities | 3 |
Political Science Track, 6-11 credits from
Social Entrepreneurship Track, 6-11 credits from
| BUSA 299X | Experimental/Developmental Topics | 1 TO 6 |
| ENT 241 | The Entrepreneurial Experience | 3 |
| ENT 244 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENT 341 | Creative Problem Solving and Innovation | 3 |
| MGT 250 | Lessons in Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 361 | Foundations of Human Resource Management and Employee Relations | 3 |
| MGT 364 | Fostering Engagement, Respect, and Belonging | 3 |
| MGT 367 | Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| MGT 370 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| MGT 409 | Business for Good | 3 |
| MGT 467 | Leadership and Change Management | 3 |