2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Leadership Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


Blue rectangle with triangles.

Apply Now Request More Information

Four students sitting together talking.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Kimberly Gustafson, Lecturer
School of Health and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 409, Box 2275A
605-688-5161

Program Information

The undergraduate leadership minor is an interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional program that allows students to explore and experience multiple frameworks of leadership. The minor prepares students for real-life leadership experiences, both on-campus and in larger global communities. Leadership development will relate to student aspirations as they transition from the on-campus extracurricular services to professions, communities, and public and private organizations. By completing the minor, students will acquire skills and abilities to serve as competent leaders as they transition to life after graduation.

Course Delivery Format

The on-campus program involves lectures, discussion, group work, and applied learning experiences.

Student Learning Outcomes


Graduates with a minor in Leadership will:

  • Apply the knowledge of fundamental leadership terms, theories, and skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective member of a team.
  • Demonstrate respect and understanding towards diverse cultures and beliefs of individuals and communities.
  • Explain the importance of and show evidence of ethical and professional behaviors.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate projects for a variety of audiences.

Total Required Credits: 18-19