Leadership Development
The minor in Leadership Development is based on a broad cross-disciplinary philosophy of leadership.
The goal of the minor is to expand students' knowledge, skills, and understanding of specific leadership theories, concepts, models, and current leadership issues in applied settings.
It is intended for students interested in a cross-disciplinary approach to gathering, interpreting, and applying knowledge about leaders and leadership practices. This minor teaches students the skills necessary to excel as leaders in their professions and help others accomplish their goals.
Students must complete 18 or more credits related to the study of leadership, three of which must be an internship experience.
A course grade of C or better must be earned in each graded course. This minor is open to all students wanting to supplement their academic major.
Requirements
The following four courses are required of all students completing this minor (12 credits):
- AEE 311 (3) Developing Youth Leadership through Organization/Program Structure
- AEE 360 (3) Leadership Development for Small Groups
- AEE 460 (3) Foundations of Leadership Development
- AEE 495 (3) Leadership Internship
In addition, students must select six additional credits from ONE of the following three support areas:
Leadership Styles
- AEE 465 (3) Leadership Practices: Power, Influence and Impact
- AG BM 200 (3) Introduction to Ag Business Management
- CAS 206 (3) Mediation and Communication
- CAS 271 (3) Intercultural Communication
- PHIL 010 (3) Critical Thinking
- R SOC/CEDEV 417 (3) Power, Conflict, and Community Decision Making
- SOC 404 (3) Social Influence and Small Groups
- WMNST/LER 136 (3) Women, Minorities and Employment
Ethical and Moral Dimensions of Leadership
- AG 160 (3) Introduction into Ethics and Issues in Agriculture
- CAS 340 (3) Communication and Civility
- CAS 426W (3) Communication Ethics
- PHIL 103 (3) Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL 403 (3) Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 418 (3) Ethics
- SOC 103 (3) Racism and Sexism
- SOC/AAAS 409 (3) Racial and Ethnic Inequality in America
- SOC 424 (3) Social Change
Global Leadership
- AG BM 338 (3) Agribusiness in the Global Economy
- AG BM 438 (3) Economics of Managing Global Ag and Food Systems
- PHIL 013 (3) Philosophy, Nature and the Environment
- PHIL 437 (3) World Philosophies and Cultures
- PL SC 014 (3) International Relations
- PL SC 418 (3) International Relations Theory
- R SOC 420 (3) Women in Developing Countries
- SOC 432 (3) Social Movements
- S T S/COMM 408 (3) Cultural Foundations of Communications
- YFE 438 (3) Living in an Increasingly Diverse Society
Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Leadership Development minor by downloading and submitting an application for Entrance to Minor . Approval of the student's major program advisor is also required.
