Leadership Studies is an academic, interdisciplinary program focused on personal leadership development as well as leadership processes within group, organizational, and community contexts.
Student Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
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Student Learning Outcomes |
| 1. Prepare participants for leadership roles and processes in 21st century society |
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i. Describe leadership theory and traditional approaches. |
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ii. Articulate a leadership philosophy. |
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iii. Gain knowledge of diverse cultures, intercultural communication, the dynamics of marginality and mattering, and the uses of power between groups. |
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iv. Develop an understanding of change processes and why people and organizations may resist change |
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v. Engage with the greater Minot State and Minot community as a means to practice leadership knowledge and skills. |
| 2. Develop cognitive and interpersonal leadership skills |
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i. Gain a greater understanding of your own personal identities in order to examine how they impact your leadership and followership. |
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ii. Understand how ethics, morals, and values relate to leadership. |
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iii. Critique theories for analyzing organizations and institutions and their relationship to society |
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iv. Understand and use a process for decision-making and problem-solving. |
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v. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication. |
The Minot State University Leadership Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program which prepares students for leadership roles within their professions and their communities. The learning goals of the program are to: 1) prepare participants for leadership roles and processes in 21st century society; and 2) develop cognitive and interpersonal leadership skills.
Leadership Minor
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| LEAD 101 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| or HON 250H | Foundations of Leadership |
| LEAD 201 | Collaborative Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD 301 | Experiences in Leadership | 3 |
| or BUS 495 | Seminars in Leadership Development |
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| Interpersonal Communication | |
| Group Dynamics | |
| Organizational Communication | |
| Ethics | |
| Social Problems | |
| Contemporary Community Issues | |
| Special Topics in Leadership | |
| Leadership in the Movies | |
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| Total Hours | 18 |
