Leadership studies
Overview

Do you want to empower people to do more than they thought possible? Are you looking to become an ethical and socially responsible leader ready to serve your community? At St. Norbert College, you’ll learn the leadership skills you need to serve others. Our minor in leadership studies will teach you communication skills, teamwork and critical thinking, making you more effective in your future career.

Credential Type

N/A

Offered As

Minor
 Academic paths

At SNC, you can earn a minor in leadership studies by completing six courses from the leadership studies curriculum, including a capstone leadership course.

Minor consists of courses that total 24 credits.

Core Courses:
BUAD 230 Ethical Leadership or LEAD 200 Introduction to Leadership Studies
LEAD 400 Leadership Studies Capstone

Students will also take at least 4 courses (16 credits) from the areas below, with at least one course in each of the three areas:

  • Interpersonal and Small Group Dynamics

  • Organizational and Societal Landscapes

  • Leadership in Action

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

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Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Accounting; Discipline Coordinator of Accounting

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Logan Groh ’20

“I think it was really my experience as a resident assistant, as well as falling back on some of St. Norbert’s values of communio and radical hospitality, that helped me come out on top.”

Logan Groh ’20
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Career outcomes

You’ll find many ways to apply the leadership insight and skills you will gain through a minor in leadership studies. Career options include:

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  • Communications
  • Conflict management
  • Educational leadership
  • Government relations
  • Human resources
  • Leadership development
  • Military service
  • Nonprofit management
  • Organizational training
  • Political advising
  • Project management
  • Public relations
  • Sales/sales management
  • Small business ownership
  • Sports management
  • Strategic planning
  • Talent management
  • Team leadership
 Graduate studies

SNC has a proven track record of sending our best and brightest students to some of the best graduate schools, including:

  • Elmhurst College
  • Florida State University
  • Georgetown University School of Law
  • Marquette University
  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
  • Texas Tech University
  • UNC Chapel Hill
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Oregon
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
     
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