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Want to learn more details about completing the Leadership Minor?  Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below!

Please contact [email protected] with additional questions or to connect with a Leadership Minor advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What if a course I need is closed or it won't let me register?

This could mean the section is either full or reserved for a specific population of students. If you are experiencing trouble with registering, please contact [email protected]

What major do I need to have to declare the Leadership Minor?

Major in anything, Minor in leadership!  Any undergraduate student is eligible to enroll in Leadership Minor classes, regardless of major or college.

What are the requirements of the Leadership Minor?

To complete the Leadership Minor, you’ll complete four core classes in order and one elective class taken at any time.  There are no prerequisites to begin the first class: LEAD 1961W.  Students declare the Leadership Minor during the third core class: LEAD 3971.

How do I declare the Leadership Minor?

You'll declare the Leadership Minor in the third course: LEAD 3971. You will receive instructions on how to have the minor added to your academic record within the first few weeks of this course.

Can I take the Leadership Minor classes as part of an Inter-college program or individualized degree?

Yes! Please review the details of the program you are considering, for example, the Inter-College Program Bachelor's Degree in CCAPS or Bachelor of Individualized Studies in CLA. Contact [email protected] as needed as you build your plan.

How should I space out the core classes?

If possible, we encourage you to take one core course per year. Please note that the final course, LEAD 4961W, is reserved for students who have completed at least 75 credits. 

Can I take two core Leadership Minor classes at the same time?

No; each of our core classes builds on the content and skills of the previous core classes and can’t be taken concurrently.

If I don’t have time to do the full Leadership Minor, can I still take a few of the classes?

Absolutely! Even if you are not able to complete the entire Leadership Minor, you will still gain valuable experience and leadership skills no matter how many of the core courses you complete. Note that each of our core classes builds on the content and skills of the previous core classes and can’t be taken concurrently.