Jul 02, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalogue

Leadership Studies Minor


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The Watson College of Education offers an interdisciplinary minor in leadership studies for students in all majors. This minor provides students with an understanding of leadership theory and practice from multidimensional perspectives. Opportunities to engage in leadership experiences and challenges in a variety of contexts are also provided. Students complement core requirements with courses in a variety of academic disciplines. Students should contact the coordinator in the Watson College of Education for additional information.

Program Objectives


  • Understand leadership theory and practice from multidimensional perspectives, content knowledge, ethical and professional standards, & diversity. Mapping: UNCW Learning Goals 2009: Diversity, Foundational Knowledge
  • Understand the consequences of leadership decisions, informed decision making and reflective practices. Mapping: UNCW Learning Goals 2009: Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge
  • Engage in leadership experiences and challenges in a variety of contexts, diversity reflective practice, and technological competence Mapping: UNCW Learning Goals 2009: Critical Thinking, Diversity, Inquiry
  • Participate in classroom and out-of-classroom, personal challenge activities that emphasize structured self-growth, reflective practice, technological competence and effective communications.

Requirements for a Minor in Leadership Studies:


Elective Courses:


Students select an additional 9 hours of elective courses in four academic areas from an approved list. For a list of approved elective courses, students should contact the coordinator of the leadership studies minor.

Total: 18 hours


Additional Information:


Students must have a “C” average (2.00) in courses counted for the minor.

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