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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Leadership Studies Minor

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The minor in leadership studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum offered through the Honors College, in cooperation with the Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Bible and Ministry, Business Administration, Nursing, and Sciences. Students pursuing the minor must be a member of the Honors College in good standing (3.25 GPA).

This minor is designed for students who desire to further develop their leadership strengths and abilities. The minor will complement any academic major.

The purpose of the leadership studies minor is to bring focus to the divergent approaches in the study of leadership embodied within the curricula of the various colleges of the University. The leadership studies minor is intended to provide a strong, broad foundation for the development of a servant leadership life style.

Completing the leadership studies minor should provide the following outcomes:

Knowledge of various leadership strategies
Improved skills in communicating effectively as a leader
Improved skills in interacting effectively with individuals and groups
Improved management skills
Confidence in integrating leadership skills within the specialized discipline of the student’s academic major

Contact us at honors@harding.edu or come by the Sears Honors Center for more information.

Minor: 18 hours

Requirements:

HNRS 204 - The Human Situation II: Social Systems Credit Hours: 3
HNRS 410 - Directed Senior Project in Leadership Credit Hours: 1-2
one course from the Communication cluster.
a minimum of four clusters must be represented.

Course Clusters within Leadership Minor Curriculum

Cluster 1 - Communication: Oral and Written

BMIN 325 - Introduction to Preaching Credit Hours: 3
BUS 350 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 3
COMM 210 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ENG 281 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENG 291 - Business and Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3

Cluster 2 - Interpersonal Relations

BMIN 321 - Christian Counseling Credit Hours: 3
BMIN 421 - Foundations of Women’s Ministries Credit Hours: 3
COMM 267 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
FCS 251 - Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3
PSY 380 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours: 3
SOC 410 - Human Diversity Credit Hours: 3
SWK 402 - Death, Loss, and Grief Credit Hours: 3

Cluster 3 - Management: Conflict Management and Organizational Management

BMIN 424 - Conflict Management in Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BUS 420 - Negotiations Credit Hours: 3
COMM 262 - Small Group and Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
KINS 405 - Kinesiology and Sport Administration Credit Hours: 3
EXSS 408 - Administration of Athletic Training Credit Hours: 3
MGT 368 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
POLS 304 - Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
RECR 320 - Organization and Supervision of Recreation Programs Credit Hours: 3

Cluster 4 - Foundations and Strategies in Leadership

BMIN 322 - Leadership Strategies Credit Hours: 2 or 3
BMIN 324 - Evangelism and Church Planting Credit Hours: 2
BMIN 329 - Congregational Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BUS 435 - Christian Business Ethics Credit Hours: 2 or 3
KINS 261 - Theory and Psychology of Coaching Credit Hours: 2
MGT 440 - Business Leadership Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 253 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Cluster 5 - Applied Development of Leadership Skills

BDOC 354 - Contemporary Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 2 or 3
BMIS 388 - Development Ministry Credit Hours: 0 or 3
THEA 313 - Junior Project Credit Hours: 1
INST 310 - Independent Study Abroad Credit Hours: 3-12
NURS 413 - Health Care Missions Credit Hours: 3
SOCS 350 - Field Work in Underdeveloped Countries Credit Hours: 3

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