Leadership Studies, University Interdisciplinary Programs
24-26 credits
Introduction
The Leadership Studies Minor mission is to develop student leaders who can work collaboratively and inclusively with others by honoring diverse leadership values, styles, and perspectives, which can result in more equitable solutions and communities.
The Institute supports campus partners who provide curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at student leadership learning so that all WWU students can engage in their desired social and professional change efforts. While the Institute provides a minor in Leadership Studies, students from any department or program on campus may take many courses offered by the Institute. Advisors in the program will work with students to find electives or connections with majors to make the LDST minor more accessible for students to complete.
Why Consider a Leadership Studies Minor?
A minor in Leadership Studies provides a variety of support mechanisms and opportunities for students to develop as leaders. These include a broad spectrum of leadership studies courses that tend to have a low faculty-student ratio, applied and global leadership opportunities, community engagement, and peer and professional mentoring. The Institute also supports students’ participation in academic conferences and professional development opportunities, provides an opportunity for declared minors to apply for a scholarship, and supports students’ participation in campus events and programs. The Institute also offers scholarships and support for extra-curricular learning.
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Minoring in Leadership Studies is helpful to students across all majors and career choices, as all aspects of our professional, social, and civic lives benefit from learning about leadership processes and systems. Students pursuing this minor often have goals of leadership or change within their chosen industries or want to pursue graduate study for continued leadership development and learning.
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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Dependent upon completion of LDST 101 with a grade of B- or greater and completion of the Leadership Minor Plan of Study form. Students are encouraged to email Morse.Institute@wwu.edu for assistance in completing this form or with any questions about minor requirements or possible electives.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s minor courses, and supporting courses for the minor with the exception of LDST 101 which has a requirement of a grade of B- or better.
