Leadership, Minor
The Leadership Minor is comprised of six courses (18crhs.) from various departments that better prepares students to advance in their professional field as leadership touches all aspects of business and industry. The Leadership Minor serves as an excellent resume builder and will impact EVERYONE’S life after graduation, while gaining an understanding and knowledge for future endeavors. Leadership is an extremely broad and ever-growing demand across businesses, organizations, teams, cultures, and our society.
The goal of the Leadership Minor is to focus on helping students gain an initial understanding of those communication and relationship processes they will face while developing their professional lives. Additionally, students will begin to evaluate themselves and their competencies through reflection and problem-solving issues that will positively impact and enhance one’s professional growth regardless of your academic major as leadership touches all aspects of life.
Why select the Leadership Minor?
- You seek to create a culture and drive change.
- You want to develop yourself as a professional and continue to grow.
- You want to inspire, motivate, and build teams that are effective.
- You want to LEAD, and you CARE!
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Oral and Written Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Principles of Leadership | ||
| Fundamentals of Tactical Operations | ||
| Interpersonal Skills and Civic Responsibility | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Self Leadership | ||
| Teambuilding for Leaders | ||
| Basic Military Skills | ||
| Analytical, Quantitative and Critical Thinking Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Leadership Practicum | ||
| Statistics for the Social Sciences | ||
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Advanced Military Skills | ||
| Emphasis Area | ||
| Select nine credits from the categories below, one course in three area: | 9 | |
| Self Leadership | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Consciousness | ||
| Self Leadership | ||
| Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Financial Best Practices for Decision Makers | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Basic Military Skills | ||
| Intermediate Military Skills | ||
| Group Leadership | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Left and Right Brain: From Neuron to Culture | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Teambuilding for Leaders | ||
| Cultural Area Studies | ||
| Minority Groups | ||
| Gender Roles and Society | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Fundamentals of Tactical Operations | ||
| Advanced Military Skills | ||
| Group Facilitation and Leadership | ||
| Organizational Leadership | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Introduction to Cognitive Studies | ||
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making for Leaders | ||
| Law & Ethics in the Workplace | ||
| Sociology of Organizations | ||
| Organizational Leadership | ||
| Leadership Dimensions and Concepts | ||
| Officership and the Profession of Arms | ||
| Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | ||
| Leadership Experience | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | ||
| Leadership Practicum | ||
| Leadership Development Course | ||
| Internship | ||
| ROTC Basic Leadership Practicum | ||
| ROTC Advanced Leadership Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Experiential Learning Activities
Must complete 40 hours of experiential learning activities which are fulfilled by section D above or an approved substitution by the Academic Adviser. Please consult with your Adviser for details of the options available.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses designated as a Service Learning Component on the Master Class Schedule. Please see adviser or department chairperson for information. | ||
| Experiential Learning Activities | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Minor in Leadership (98C)
This program is effective as of Fall 2018
Revised 07.29.21
UCC 04.13.21