Courses

The 18-credit organizational leadership minor consists of 12 credits of prescribed organizational leadership (OLEAD) courses and 6 credits of supporting and related topic areas, including business administration, communication arts and sciences, criminal justice, economics, history, labor studies and employment relations, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's studies.

Course List — Undergraduate Minor in Organizational Leadership

Prescribed Credits (12 credits)
Title	Abbreviation	Description	Credits
Introduction to Leadership	OLEAD 100	Emphasizes key leadership concepts and practices based on current theory and research. It is designed to help students to discover the knowledge and skills that are characteristic of effective leaders.	3 credits
Leadership Development: A Lifelong Learning Perspective	OLEAD 409	Examines the continuing influence of social and environmental factors in shaping leadership and leadership development.	3 credits
Communication Skills for Leaders in Groups and Organizations	OLEAD/LER 464	Accents theory-and research-based communication skills for leaders dealing with work-related problems in contemporary groups and organizations.	3 credits
Collective Decision-Making	OLEAD/LER 465	Focuses on application of theories of decision-making to work-related issues in groups and organizations requiring collective resolution action.	3 credits

Supporting Courses and Related Areas (6 credits)
Abbreviation	Credits
CAS 352, 404, 452, 475	3 credits each
CRIM 100, 113, 482	3 credits each
ECON 102, 104	3 credits each
LER 100, 201, 400, 434, 435, 460	3 credits each
LER/HIST 458	3 credits
LER/WS 136	3 credits
MGMT 321	3 credits
PHIL 010, 103, 119	3 credits each
PL SC 001, 490	3 credits each
PSYCH 100, 281, 484, 485	3 credits each
SOC 207, 404, 455, 456	3 credits each

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