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.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Apply knowledge of leadership to real leadership problems in an actual organization through a well-defined leadership project. (UO 2, 6, 7)
2. Integrate leadership concepts and practices in thinking about and acting on these problems in a particular context through the leadership project. (UO 3, 5, 8, 9, 10)
3. Practice leadership through the leadership project, following through on the project appropriately. (UO 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
4. Analyze leadership in a particular context and draw conclusions through a written summary report. (UO 2, 4, 6)
5. Examine leadership problems as a member of a leadership consulting team. (UO 1, 2)
6. Provide ongoing guidance to others on leadership issues as a member of a leadership consulting team. (UO 1, 2, 6)
RELATED LINKS
Curriculum Guide
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.
- ROTC students who wish to declare the Leadership minor should see the Military Science department for specific minor course requirements. ROTC students who declare the Leadership minor must take only the 19 credits of Military Science courses indicated.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One class from Option A: TOTAL 3 CREDITS | ||
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Self Leadership | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Choose Five classes from Option B: TOTAL 15 CREDITS | ||
| Select Five of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Cognitive Studies | ||
| Introduction to Consciousness | ||
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Online Practical Research | ||
| Left and Right Brain: From Neuron to Culture | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Leadership Practicum | ||
| Self Leadership | ||
| Teambuilding for Leaders | ||
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making for Leaders | ||
| Leadership Development Course | ||
| Internship | ||
| Business Analysis and Decision Making | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Law & Ethics in the Workplace | ||
| Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention | ||
| Communication Concepts | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Communication Theory | ||
| Collaborative Information Technology and Society | ||
| Challenges of Computer Technology | ||
| Criminal Justice and the Multicultural Community | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Aerobic Exercise Leadership | ||
| Exercise Leadership: Resistance Training | ||
| Introduction to Homeland Security | ||
| Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning | ||
| Cultural Area Studies | ||
| Statistics for the Social Sciences | ||
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Minority Groups | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Gender Roles and Society | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Sociology of Organizations | ||
| Organizational Leadership | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Project Management | ||
| The American Military Experience | ||
| Principles of Leadership | ||
| Fundamentals of Tactical Operations (ROTC only) 1 | ||
| Advanced Military Skills (ROTC only) 1 | ||
| ROTC Advanced Leadership Practicum (ROTC only) 1 | ||
| Leadership Dimensions and Concepts (ROTC only) 1 | ||
| Officership and the Profession of Arms (ROTC only) 1 | ||
| Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | ||
| Financial Best Practices for Decision Makers | ||
| Social and Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising | ||
| Outdoor Leadership | ||
| Group Facilitation and Leadership | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Ethics, Technology, and the Future | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
| Introduction to Safety | ||
| Management and Integration of Safety | ||
| Safety Training and Development | ||
| Global Sport Management | ||
| Human Diversity | ||
| Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
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ROTC students must complete 19 credits in MS 301, MS 302, MS 350, MS 401, and MS 402.
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 Summer 2024
Revised 05.22.2024
UCC 02.13.2024