The leadership studies - nonprofit organizations minor focuses on applying, analyzing, and evaluating effective leadership approaches. It focuses on leadership development in the nonprofit sector. The minor emphasizes leadership theories and practice and cultivates students' self-awareness and the development of leadership competencies. The curriculum core emphasizes leadership principles and theory while the electives provide interdisciplinary perspectives. As such, students gain understanding of diverse social, cultural, and organizational processes that impact effective leadership in a variety of contexts. The goal of the minor is to prepare students for career growth and for leading organizational success in nonprofit organizations.
Total Program Credits: 18
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
| MGMT 1250 | Principles of Leadership | 3 | |
| MGMT 3500 | Leadership Theory and Application WE | 3 | |
| POLS 3320 | Nonprofits and The Public Sector | 3 | |
| THEA 3625 | Development and Fundraising for the Arts | 3 | |
| Electives (choose 6 credits hours from the following.) | 6 | ||
| MGMT 2030 | Inclusive Leadership SS | ||
| MGMT 450R | Leadership Practicum | ||
| AERO 3100 | Management and Leadership A | ||
| AERO 3110 | Management and Leadership B | ||
| AMST 300R | Topics in American Studies | ||
| COMM 3410 | Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation | ||
| COMM 4250 | Communication and Leadership | ||
| ENGL 473R | Topics in Gender Studies | ||
| ESMG 4000 | Advanced Emergency Services Leadership | ||
| ESWF 3380 | L380 Fireline/Fire Service Leadership | ||
| ESWF 3381 | L381 Incident Leadership | ||
| ESWF 4481 | L481 Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff | ||
| HR 3550 | Organization Development | ||
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior WE | ||
| MGMT 3020 | Individual Action and Corporate Social Responsibility | ||
| MGMT 332G | Cross Cultural Communications for International Business GI | ||
| MGMT 297H | Honors Seminar in Leadership Development | ||
| MILS 1200 | Introduction to Leadership Excellence I | ||
| MILS 145R | Introduction to Leadership Dynamics and Techniques | ||
| MILS 1210 | Introduction to Leadership Excellence II | ||
| MKTG 3640 | Sales Management | ||
| PJST 4300 | Race Gender and Class in Peace and Justice | ||
| POLS 3300 | Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| POLS 420R | Issues and Topics in Political Science | ||
| POLS 3370 | Leading Cities | ||
| SOC 3510 | Sociology of Work and Occupations | ||
| SOC 4400 | Social Change | ||
| SLSS 3200 | Leader--Teacher and Mentor | ||
| SLSS 405G | Leader--Global Contributor GI | ||
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MGMT 1250 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MGMT 3500 | Leadership Theory and Application WE | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| POLS 3320 | Nonprofits and The Public Sector | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Elective courses chosen from approved list | 6 | |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| THEA 3625 | Development and Fundraising for the Arts | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Degree total: | 18 | |
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