Leadership Major (BA or BIS)

A major in Leadership will help students develop and cultivate a comprehensive set of practical skills to apply to their professional endeavors. The curriculum is designed to investigate and analyze moral and ethical challenges to leadership. Students will learn about theories of leadership and identify the factors that contribute to one's ability to develop, articulate, and sustain a vision as a leader. Students will develop personal, professional, and intellectual skills to act with integrity when faced with ethical dilemmas. Issues most relevant to today's corporate leaders such as globalization, technological and social change, and workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity will be studied.

Major Requirements (30 Credits)

Required Core Courses (2 Courses, 6 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

LDR 3400 and LDR 5940 may each be applied toward the Leadership major electives a maximum of two times, for up to six (6) total credits. Any additional credits earned in LDR 5940 will be applied to the free electives area.

LDR 5950 courses are one‑credit courses that may be bundled to fulfill three (3) credits of the Leadership major elective requirement.

BIS Core Curriculum Requirements (39 Credits)

BA Core Curriculum (44 Credits)

Free Electives (48 - 51 Credits)

Degree Requirements Summaries

Leadership Major - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

  • Major Credits: 30 credits
  • BIS Core Curriculum: 39 credits
  • Free Electives: 51 credits
  • Total Required Credits: 120 credits

Leadership Major - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  • Major Credits: 30 credits
  • BA Core Curriculum: 44 credits
  • Free Electives: 48 credits
  • Total Required Credits: 122 credits