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Minor in Leadership
The Minor in Leadership Studies prepares students for leadership in their communities, professional, and personal lives. Interdisciplinary classes examine leadership from multiple perspectives and disciplines, offering an understanding of leadership in a global society with an emphasis on civic engagement. Through the required coursework and experiential learning, students examine theories of leadership, complete self-assessments, analyze leadership methods and styles, and participate in experiences to develop their individual leadership skills. The Minor in Leadership Studies is open to students in all academic programs, schools and majors.
Benefits
- Complements any academic major and provides a competitive edge, strengthening your resume and transcript
- Provides opportunities for immediate application of concepts and skills through curricular experiential learning
- Offers relevant preparation for current and future leadership roles on campus, in employment, and in the community
- Develops an understanding of leadership relevant for future work in any field - government, business, education, non-profit, or community organizations as a few examples.
Requirements
See the university catalog for policies governing all minors. Students in the minor complete 15 credits of coursework distributed as follows:
Core Courses (11 credits)
- NCLC 204 Leadership Theory & Practice (4 credits)
- NCLC 375 Special Topics: Ethics & Leadership (3 credits)
- NCLC 435 Leadership in a Changing Environment (4 credits)
Experiential Learning (1-3 credits), which may be fulfilled through an approved internship, community service course, or other coursework that includes experiential learning. The following courses fill this requirement as do some offerings under the courses NCLC 195, 395, and UNIV 300. Students should seek prior approval of the director of the minor for courses to apply to this requirement.
- COMM 349 Student Leadership Seminar (1 credit)
- NCLC 202 Public Speaking & Critical Thinking Skills (4 credits)
Elective Courses (3-4 credits) chosen from the experiential learning options above or from the following. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
- AVT 309 / NCLC 346 Art as Social Action (4 credits)
- AVT 370 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (4 credits)
- CONF 300 Conflict Resolution Techniques & Practice
- CVPA 305 Seminar in Arts Management
- DESC 456 Quality Management
- EDUC 303 Politics of American Education
- EVPP 361 Environmental Politics
- FNAN 401 Advanced Financial Management
- GOVT 430 Comparative Political Leadership
- HEAL 323 Program Leadership & Evaluation
- HSCI/NURS 436 Leadership & Management in Healthcare
- IT 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MGMT 413 Organizational Development & Management Consulting
- MIS 435 Knowledge Management
- MKTG 471 Marketing Management
- MLSC 300 Applied Leadership I (1 credit), MLSC 400 Leadership Management, MLSC 401 Leadership & Ethics
- MSOM 301 Managing People & Organizations, MSOM 302 Managing Information in a Global Environment, MSOM 305 Managing in a Global Economy, MSOM 306 Managing Projects & Operations (3 credits)
- PRLS 316 Outdoor Education & Leadership
- PSYC 231 Social Psychology
- SOCI 307 Social Movements & Political Protest
- TOUR 330 Resort Management
Other electives may be applied to the minor with prior approval:
Kelly Dunne
Director of Academic Affairs
402 Enterprise Hall
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.1454
kdunne@gmu.edu
