Leadership Studies Minor
Program Description
Jeffrey Jordan, EdD, Director
The Leadership Studies minor offers students an opportunity to explore a holistic view of leadership within various disciplines.
Entering and Completing the Minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.
- If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
- You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.
Leadership Studies Minor
30 Credits Minimum, Including 15 Upper Division (UD)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Core | ||
| LDR 2900 | Foundations of Leadership | 5 |
| LDR 4930 | Leadership Practicum | 5 |
| LDR 4899 | Leadership Minor Capstone | 2 |
| Section Credits Required | 12 | |
| Community & Personal Development | ||
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| Gender and Leadership | ||
| Organizational Behavior for Managers | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Institutions and Institutional Analysis | ||
| Professional Nursing 4 | ||
| Nursing Leadership in Community Engagement | ||
| United States Government and Politics | ||
| History of United States Foreign Relations | ||
| Public Policy and Administration | ||
| Motivation and Leadership | ||
| Personality and Individual Differences | ||
| Introduction to Community Development | ||
| Small Group Dynamics | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Leadership in Society | ||
| Leading a Wesleyan Small Group | ||
| Section Credits Required | 5 | |
| Vocation, Purpose, and Faith Formation | ||
| Select five credits of the following: | 5 | |
| Women in Science | ||
| Literature and Faith | ||
| Film and Faith | ||
| Finding Your Vocation | ||
| Finding Your Vocation | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Careers in Political Science: What to Tell My Parents | ||
| Biblical and Theological Introduction to Christian Reconciliation | ||
| Women in Christianity | ||
| Christian Ethics | ||
| Human Development and Christian Faith | ||
| Section Credits Required | 5 | |
| Cultural & Global Diversity | ||
| Select five credits of the following: | 5 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cross-Cultural Encounters | ||
| Cultural Communication | ||
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education | ||
| Writing Across Cultures | ||
| Housing and Community | ||
| Appearance and Culture | ||
| Special Topics in Health Care | ||
| Introduction to International Sustainable Development | ||
| Cultural Engagement Through Music | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Global Women's Issues | ||
| International Organizations | ||
| International Law | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Justice, Equity, and Cultural Studies | ||
| Living on the Margins: Cities in the Global South | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Global and Urban Ministry | ||
| Theology, Culture, and Society | ||
| Intercultural Ministry | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Section Credits Required | 5 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select an extra course from above categories | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |