The purpose of the Minor in Leadership Development is to produce graduates with the capacity to understand and lead strategic change and renewal in organizations. The curriculum challenges students to apply critical thinking and collaborative skills in identifying the costs and consequences of planned change.
NOTE: A Minor in Leadership Development (18 credits, below) is available to any traditional undergraduate student. A Concentration in Leadership Development (15 credits) is available only to traditional undergraduate business students.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA 141 | Interviewing and Strategies | 1 |
| COMM 203 | Group Communication and Leadership | 3 |
| COMM 240 | Rhetoric and Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 340 | Conflict Management | 3 |
| LDEV 200 | Introduction to leadership | 3 |
| LDEV 230 | Leading Social Change | 3 |
| LDEV 305 | Leadership Practicum | 1 |
| LDEV 335 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| LDEV 400 | Leadership Capstone | 1 |
| LDEV 445 | Leadership Strategies for Groups, Teams and Organizations | 3 |
| Select any combination of LDEV courses for 18 Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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