Higher Education Leadership
Contact Information
Cristobal Salinas
Professor
Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Office Phone: 561-297-3550
Office Location: ED 47 - 242
Campus: Boca
Sita Ramnarace
Assistant Director
Office for Academic and Student Services
Office Phone: 561-297-3570
Office Location: ED 47 - 231
Campus: Boca
What is the Leadership Studies Minor?
The Leadership Studies Minor is a 16-credit interdisciplinary program that deepens students’ understanding of leadership while giving them hands-on opportunities for dynamic leadership development.
The Leadership Studies Minor is open to all degree-seeking students and will be awarded upon completion of the bachelor’s degree. As an interdisciplinary minor, we have elective courses with specific colleges and programs, including: College of Business, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, and Military Science.
Leadership Studies Minor Course Program Overview
Consult the ÌÇÐÄVlog Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
Knowledge Domain |
Course Number and Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Self-Awareness as a Leader
Complete 3 Credit Hours (in addition to Required Core**) |
||
| LDR 2010: Introduction to Leadership** | 1 | |
| SLS 1503: Leadership Learning Community | 2 | |
| LDR 4104: Theories of Leadership** | 3 | |
| LDR 3216: Leadership and Social Changev | 3 | |
| LDR 4276: Media Literacy and Leadership | 3 | |
| LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership | 3 | |
| LDR 4951: Capstone Seminar on Leadership** | 3 | |
|
Leadership and Teams
Complete 3 Credit Hours |
||
| LDR 3214: Leadership in the Fraternal Movement (permission) | 3 | |
| LDR 4250: Introduction to Field Leadership | 3 | |
| LDR 4366: Facilitation and Group Development | 3 | |
| College of Business: | ||
| MAN 3025: Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| MAN 4046: Leadership Supervisory Skills, and Team Development | 3 | |
| ENT 4024: Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| MAN 4930: Leadership and Sustainment (Special Topics) | 3 | |
| Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters: | ||
| SPC 4443: Leadership and Communication | 3 | |
| COM 4150: Strategic Communication | 3 | |
|
Leading Our World
Complete 3 Credit Hours |
||
| LDR 3115: Contemporary Issues of Leadership | 3 | |
| College of Business: | ||
| MAN 3611: Cross-cultural Human Relations and Negotiations | 3 | |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science: | ||
| EGS 3030: Leadership Development Workshop 1 | 1 | |
| EGN 4070: Sustainability Leadership for Engineers | 3 | |
| EGS 4031: Leadership Development Workshop 2 | 1 | |
| EGS 4942: Innovation Leadership Internship | 1 | |
| Military Science: (some courses may be by permission only) | ||
| MSL 2101: Individual Leadership Studies | 2 | |
| MSL 3201: Leadership and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| MSL 4301: Leadership and Management | 3 | |
| AFR 3220: Air Force Leadership Studies 2 | 3 | |
TOTAL 16 CREDIT HOURS (Minor)
**Required Core
How to Apply
How to Declare Your Leadership Studies Minor
- You need toÌýDECLAREÌýa majorÌýBEFOREÌýdeclaring any minor.Ìý Ìý
- EVALUATEÌýYour Current Academic Standing:ÌýStudents may pursue a minor only if the requirements for that minor can be completed without extending the anticipated graduation date.Ìý
- If your academic standing allows for you to declare a minor and you have sincere interestÌýin exploring and/or declaring a Leadership Studies Minor, please set up aÌýCONSULTATION.Ìý The purpose of this meeting is to explore the skills and competencies gained by completing this minor and learn about the requirements.ÌýGATHERÌýinformation about the minorÌýor contactÌýleadership@fau.edu.
- Your final step will be toÌýCOMPLETEÌýtheÌýUndergraduate Major/Minor Change FormÌýto officially declare the Leadership Studies minor and complete a Minor Checklist to plan when you will take your courses. In order to do this you will need to meet with your college advisor.
- Schedule an appointmentÌýwith your College advisor if you have earned over 45 credit hours and have a declared major.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Leadership Studies Minor?
- It is a stimulating 16-credit interdisciplinary program that deepens students’ understanding of leadership while giving them hands-on opportunities for dynamic leader development.
- Do I have to be a leader to take the classes?
- Great question; however the answer is no! These classes will inspire you to realize your leadership potential and equip you with knowledge for working with others and leading our world.
Contact Us
Cristobal Salinas
Professor
Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Office Phone: 561-297-3550
Office Location: ED 47 - 242
Campus: Boca
Sita Ramnarace
Assistant Director
Office for Academic and Student Services
Office Phone: 561-297-3570
Office Location: ED 47 - 231
Campus: Boca