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 NumberCourse NameCredit
LDEV 200Introduction to Leadership1
 6 Credits from the Following Courses: 
BUSA 141Interviewing and Strategies1
LDEV 230Leading Social Change3
LDEV 305Leadership Practicum1
LDEV 335Entrepreneurial Leadership3
LDEV 400Leadership Capstone1
LDEV 445Leadership Strategies for Groups, Teams and Organizations3
 Additional 9 Credits from the Following Courses: 
BUSA 141Interviewing and Strategies1
COMM 201Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 203Group Communication/Leadership3
COMM 240Rhetoric and Persuasion3
COMM 260Intercultural Communication3
COMM 303Organizational Communication3
COMM 381Event Management3
LDEV 230Leading Social Change3
LDEV 305Leadership Practicum1
LDEV 335Entrepreneurial Leadership3
LDEV 400Leadership Capstone1
LDEV 445Leadership Strategies for Groups, Teams and Organizations3
 Total Minor Credit Hours18
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