Leadership - Minor
This minor is offered in the College for Women and the College for Adults.
Leadership is a process whereby an individual or group influences others to drive change and leave a lasting positive impact on people, organizations, and communities. This minor sets the foundation for leadership development throughout the students’ time at St. Kate’s and into their future. Through study and practice, students in this minor will discover that leadership can take many forms, from informal to formal roles, and is essential for fostering positive action and personal growth in all aspects of life. Students examine what it means to be an ethical and effective leader through self-reflection and self-assessment and practice leading and influencing others. They also build an understanding of effective team leadership and foundational management skills. By honing these skills and gaining practical experience, students emerge prepared to lead with confidence, integrity, and a commitment to effecting positive change in their communities and beyond. Students will learn from female role models and engage in mentoring relationships to further explore their personal identity and unique leadership styles. The minor provides opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world settings.
Students have additional options to expand their leadership skills by choosing 8 credits from a range of courses in management, communication studies, ethics, and psychology.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| LEAD 2202 | Leadership and Influence | 2 |
| LEAD 3400 | Leadership, Effective Teams, and Change Management | 4 |
| LEAD 4750 | Leadership Practicum | 2-4 |
OR Upper-level Leadership or Upper-Level Management course with approval from the Business Administration Department Chair | ||
| MGMT 2402 | Principles of Management | 2 |
| Choose eight credits from the following: 1 | 8 | |
| Speaking to Lead and Influence | ||
| Managing Within a Diverse Workforce | ||
| Applied Leadership Ethics | ||
or PHIL 3400 | Biomedical Ethics | |
or PHIL 3100 | Environmental Ethics | |
or PHIL 2200W | Ethics | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 18-20 | |
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Not all courses are offered in both the College for Women and the College for Adults. Students should consult their advisor and the course schedule to develop a plan that works for them.