Course Requirements for the Leadership Studies Minor
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COMS 201 - Introduction to Leadership Studies [1 hr]
COMS 431 - Communication and Leadership [3 hrs]
COMS 531 - Seminar in Leadership Strategies and Applications
[3 hrs]
COMS 532 - Leadership Practicum [3 hrs]
A course in ethics (see below) [3 hrs]
A course in Community Development (see below) [3 hrs]
A course in Leadership, Diversity, and Culture (see below) [3 hrs]
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Communication Studies Courses
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COMS 201 - Introduction to Leadership Studies - This course, offered every semester as a 12-15 student seminar, introduces the Leadership Studies Minor by focusing on both the study of leadership theories and the development of leadership skills. Students read and discuss ideas on the core themes of leadership. Guest speakers from different leadership contexts interact with students to analyze the challenges of leadership. Students relate their personal experiences in leadership to course content.
COMS 431 - Communication and Leadership - This course, usually offered every fall, provides an overview of the role of communication in leadership in a variety of contexts, including the interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, and public sphere. It includes theoretical and experiential approaches to effective leadership communication.
COMS 531 - Seminar in Leadership: Leadership Strategies and Applications - This seminar, offered every spring semester, serves as the capstone course for the minor. It includes advanced readings on leadership theory and practice and relates them to students' experiences in campus and community service activities. Emphasis will be placed on issues of diversity, ethics, and the multi-faceted nature of leadership.
COMS 532 - Leadership Practicum - Students will participate in leadership and community service activities and will keep a journal relating their activities to leadership and community development theory studied in the other leadership courses. The course instructor will supervise the students and certify that they have met the requirements in the following areas: leadership development, community service, fieldwork experience.
A. Leadership Development
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The leadership development programs that are offered by the Student Organizations and Leadership Development Center are pre-approved and strongly recommended. Students may complete their leadership development hours through a combination of programs that include:
LeaderShape - a six-day instensive leadership development experience offered during the week prior to the start of classes in January. Application and selection are required for participation in LeaderShape.
Blueprints Leadership Conference - a one-day (Saturday, Spring semester) leadership experience for emerging student leaders. (6 hours)
Student Leadership Institute - a one-day (Saturday, Fall semester) leadership experience for student leaders in positions of responsibility with an organization. (8 hours)
Leadership Lecture Series - a series of six to eight one hour topical sessions on aspects of effective leadership. Offered over the course of each semester. (1 hour per session)
Programs offered by other institutions or agencies may be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis when substantiated by the student. (up to an equivalent of 8 hours)
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B. Community Service |
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The equivalent of a minimum of 60 hours (2 hours per week, 15 hours per semester for two semesters or the equivalent) of documented community-based off-campus service. To ensure experiences that provide sufficient depth, the hours must be completed with no more than two projects or agencies over the course of two consecutive semesters. |
C. Fieldwork Experience |
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Practicum or Field Experience should provide students the opportunity to actually practice, on a regular basis, what they have learned and are leaning in relation to leadership skills. The Practicum/Field Experience offers students the “hands on” experience critical in any leadership enhancement program. Students are asked to place themselves in positions or settings where they can actually practice, observe, and experience the many facets of leadership like interpersonal skills, decision-making, program planning/implementation, and group dynamics. Students will meet with instructor to identify where/how these 90 hours will be met and will provide instructor the name of a contact person to assist in monitoring student’s involvement. Hours will be agreed upon based upon individual positions and sites. For example, individual students serving in roles where they are actually leading and responsible for people and an organization will receive higher points than those serving as general members. Likewise, students observing a site will receive fewer hours than a site where they are responsible for individuals and activities. Following are examples:
Observing professionals demonstrating leadership skills
A practicum or internship within the university structure like a recognized student organization or university department
A Study Abroad program that includes a relevant internship/practicum
An internship coordinated through an academic department
Serving as an officer of a recognized campus organization
Participating in credible community organizations
Serving as a Resident Advisor for Student Housing
Participating in the planning of a leadership workshop
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Ethics Course Options (3 hrs)
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Select from one of the following :
PHIL 160 or 161 - Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 360 - Moral Issues in Business
PHIL 365 - Moral Issues in the Professions
PHIL 370 - Moral Issues in Medicine
PHIL 375 - Moral Issues in Computer Technology
PHIL 380 - Environmental Ethics
PHIL 677 - Medical Ethics
COMS 550 - Ethical Issues in Public Communication
JOUR 605 - Journalism Ethics
SOC 160 or 161 - Social Problems and American Values
REL 377 - Religion and Moral Decisions
REL 665 - Religious Ethics
HWC 310 - Studies in War and Peace
HWC 510 - Science, Technology, and Society
POLS 505 - Citizens, States, and Civility
POLS 528 - Environmental Justice and Public Policy
PSYC 660 - Values and Caring
UPBL 565 - Planning and Environmental Values (School of Architecture)
NURS 455 - Legal/Ethical Foundation for Nursing Practice (School of Nursing)
PHPR 636 - Law/Ethics (School of Pharmacy)
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Community Development Course Options (3 hrs)
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Select from one of the following:
HDFL 150 or 151 - Community Leadership
HDFL 310 - Building Healthy Communities
AMS 501/HDFL 501 - Community Development
HDFL 337 - Community Service
SOC 320 - Organizations in Society
SOC 340 - The Community
SOC 341 - Urban Sociology
SOC 620 - Social Organizations
SOC 671 - Social Movements
SOC 370 - Conflict Resolution
ECON 530 - American Economic Development
EVRN 320 - Environmental Policy
EVRN 332 - Environmental Law
GEOG 377 - Urban Geography
HIST 627 - Growing Up in America
POLS 513 - Power in American Communities
POLS 520 - Political Communication
POLS 615 - Campaigns and Elections
POLS 616 - Interest Group Politics
PSYCH 492 - Psychology and Social Issues
UPBL 500 - Introduction to Urban Planning (School of Architecture)
BUS 479 - Organizational Behavior (School of Business)
BUS 497 - Management of Small Business (School of Business)
HSES 640 - Psychology of Coaching (School of Education)
JOUR 433 - Strategic Communication (School of Journalism)
NURS 440 - Leadership and Management in Nursing (School of Nursing)
PHPR 619 - Health Care Systems (School of Pharmacy)
PRE 106 - Minority Student Leadership (School of Education)
SW 220 - Social Work, Social Welfare and U.S. Society (School of Social Welfare)
SW 532 - Community and Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior
ARMY 401 - Concepts of Military Management (Military Studies)
AIR 348 - Leadership Studies (Military Studies)
NAVY 401 - Principles of Naval Organizations and Management (Military Studies)
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Leadership, Diversity and Culture Course Options (3 hrs)
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AFS 306 - The Black Experience in the US since Emancipation
AFS 330/AMS 340 - Black Leadership
AFS 388 - The Black Woman
AFS 510/SOC 534 - Comparative Racial and Ethnic Relations
AFS 511 - The Civil Rights Movement
AFS 525 - Social History of Black Aging in America
AMS 110/SOC 110 - The American People
AMS 522/SOC 522 - American Racial and Ethnic Relations
ANTH 378 - Contemporary North American Indians
ANTH 563 - Cultural Diversity in the United States
BUS 633 - Comparative and Cross Cultural Management
COMS 246 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COMS 447 - Intercultural Communication: The Afro-American
COMS 547 - Communication and Culture
AFS 330/AMS 340 - Black Leadership
INS 601 - American Indian Leadership
PSYCH 545 - Culture and Psychology
ENGL 340 - Topics in U.S. Ethnic Literature
ENGL 337 - Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature
ENGL 338 - Introduction to African American Literature
ENGL 571 - Native American Literature
ENGL 572 - Women in Literature
HDFL 437 - Independent Living and People with Disabilities
HIST 319 - History, Women and Diversity in the US
HIST 348 - History of the Peoples of Kansas
HIST 619 - History of the American Indian
HIST 620 - Contemporary Issues in Women's Health
HIST 622 - History of the Plains Indians
HIST 631 - The Contemporary African American
HIST 696 - Asians in the U.S.
LING 320 - Language in Culture and Society
POLS 562 - Women and Politics
PSYC 406 - Individual Differences
PSYC 440 - The Afro-American Family
PSYC 465 - Stereotypes and Prejudice across Cultures
PSYC 468 - Psychology of Women
SOC 352 - Sociology of Sex Roles
SOC 371 - Marginal Groups and Subcultures
THF 529 - Race and the American Theater
WS 201 - U.S. Women Today, and Interdisciplinary Introduction
WS 511 - History of American Women: 1870 to Present
JOUR 534 - Diversity and the Media (School of Journalism)
SW 555 - Diversity (School of Social Welfare)
T&L 325 - Education in a Multicultural Society (School of Education)
T&L 743 - Multicultural Education (School of Education) |
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