Public Leadership Minor

The Public Leadership Minor prepares students for leadership roles that promote the betterment of society while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Students will develop competencies in cultural awareness, ethical and inclusive decision-making, strategic planning, civic engagement, and communication. Students will learn about different types of leadership, participate in leadership skill-building exercise, and prepare a portfolio to document their leadership goals, activities, and reflections. The minor is open to all majors.

Goals: 

  • Teach students leadership concepts, theories, models, and current leadership issues.
  • Prepare students for leadership positions that promote public service. 

To earn a minor in Public Leadership, students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of coursework.

Requirements

Core Courses
PAD 302Leadership and Management of Public Organizations3
or COM 419 Leadership Communication
PAD 412Public Values and Leadership3
PAD 421Leadership in Practice3
Chose (2) two electives (6 or more credit hours)
COM 419Leadership Communication3,4
COM 463Organizational Communication3,4
COM 468Persuasion3,4
HIS 456ECCE: Rebels and Revolutionaries: Female Activism in the United States4
IPL 362ECCE: Social Change and Leadership3
MGT 310Managing Organizational Behavior3
Total Hours28-31