UGS Minors

Leadership Studies Minors

The Leadership Studies Minor is interdisciplinary in nature and is a significant benefit to students in all areas of study. Courses are designed to give students a practical and theoretical grasp of leadership on the basic assumption that leadership can be learned and, therefore, taught. The program has a unique approach to leadership education that combines practical theories and opportunities for students to study the characteristics of authority, leadership, social and role dynamics, political processes and the values that orient their careers.

Program Description

The Leadership Studies Program is interdisciplinary in nature and is a significant benefit to students in all areas of study. Courses are designed to give students a theoretical and practical grasp of leadership relying upon the basic assumption that leadership can be learned and, therefore, taught. The program takes a unique approach to leadership education that combines practical application of leadership theories and opportunities for students to study the characteristics of authority, leadership, social dynamics, political processes and the values that orient human behavior.

Effective Summer 2020, the minor in Leadership Studies consists of a minimum of 12 credit hours with a minimum grade of C (not C-) or better in each course.

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For more information, contact: UGS-LDSMinor@usf.edu 

Campus Partners

Tampa Campus: Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement 
St. Petersburg campus: Bishop Center for Ethical Leadership