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Central Michigan University recently became the first public
institution in Michigan to offer a minor in leadership. The minor
focuses on providing in-depth instruction on desired qualities of
leaders, and on the application of such qualities. The minor will
provide students with the courses and experiences necessary to serve as
leaders in their community and professions.
For information regarding the minor or enrollment information please contact
Dr.Eric Buschlen in the RPL
Department at (989) 774-2390 or by email busch1el@cmich.edu.
Leadership Studies Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.F.A., B.S., and B.S. in B.A. degrees
The Leadership minor is a 24-credit-hour interdisciplinary program that
includes both theoretical and experiential components. The major
objective of the program is to educate students for and about leadership
and prepare them to acquire leadership positions in their community and
profession. The minor complements a wide variety of academic programs
such as: health professions, business, political science, recreation,
parks and leisure services, military science, communication, and
education.
Required Courses (12-15 hours):
LDR 200 (3) Introduction to Leadership
COM 461 (3) Communications in Leadership (LDR Minors Pre-Req = LDR 200)
PHL 118 (3) Moral Problems OR
PHL 218 (3) Ethical Theory OR
PHL 318 (3) Business Ethics
LDR 402 (3-6) Applications of Leadership
Electives (12 hours): Choose one course from each of the three
electives tracks listed below. The fourth course may be selected from
any of the tracks, or LDR 402 can be taken for six credits, three of
which count in the core requirements, the other three credits would
count as elective credits. Elective tracks and courses to be selected in
consultation with an advisor.
Track 1 Understanding Human Behavior and Development
Courses in this track provide a study of the theories, frameworks, and
research, which assist in the understanding and prediction of human
behavior. Each course addresses aspects of how behavior develops through
normal maturation processes, the identification of traits and behavior
to meet environmental demands or personal goals.
EDU 280 (3) – Education of Children
HDF 100 (3) – Human Growth and Development
MSL 102 (3)– Basic Leadership
PSC 101 (3) – Political Behavior
PSC 235 (3)– Politics and Personality
PSC 398 (3)- Political Leadership
PSY 100 (3) – Introduction to Psychology
PSY 220 (3)- Development Psychology
PSY 340 (3) – Studies in Personality
(You may count only one of EDU 280,HDF 100, or PSY 220)
Track 2 Interpersonal and Group Interaction
Courses in this track address the major tenets of social interaction
that may lead to group productivity and overall effectiveness. Each
course provides an examination of how groups can develop into
functioning units through the study of patterns of individual and group
interaction (e.g., communication) within organizations and society in
general.
BLR 110 (3) – Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business
ENG 402 (3) – Argumentation and Exposition
COM 264 (3) – Organizational Communication
COM 267 (3) – Introduction to Debate
COM 353 (3) – Communication in Small Groups
COM 361 (3) – Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
COM 367 (3) – Nonverbal Communication
COM 560 (3) – Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Ideas and
Information
COM 561 (3) – Communication in Conflict Management
MGT 348 (3) – Dynamics of Organizational Behavior
MGT 355 (3) – Communications: Managerial Applications
MSL 201 (3) – Individual Leadership Studies
MSL 202 (3) – Leadership and Teamwork
PES 300 (3) – Wilderness Experience for Leadership Development
PSC 327 (3) – Lobbying and Interest Group Behavior
PSY 330 (3) – Social Psychology
PSY 336 (3) – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 531 (3) – Group Dynamics
PSY 535 (3) – Organizational Psychology
RPL 205 (3) - Outdoor leadership
RPL 206 (3) – Recreation Activities Leadership
RPL 435 (3) – Leadership in Adventure Education Programming
RPL 307 (3) – Management Skills in Leisure Services
SOC 100 (3) – Introductory Sociology
SOC 201 (3)– Social Psychology
SOC 306 (3)- Modern Social Organizations
Track 3 Leadership in a Social, Political, or Historical Context
Courses in this track put the analysis of effective leaders and
leadership practices into a specific historical, political, and/or
social context. Each course provides a broad perspective of leadership
as it examines a set of complex environmental variables which affect
leader development and effectiveness.
BCA 210 (4) – Survey of the Mass Media
HSC 203 (3) - Leadership for the Health Professions
HSC 520 (3) – Health Services Administration
HST 110 (3) – The American Experience
HST 238 (3) – Ancient Greece and Rome
HST 312 (3) – American Military Experience
HST 325 (3) – African-Americans in Twentieth Century America
LAR 145 (3) – Racism and Diversity in America
MSL 301(3) – Leadership and Problem Solving
MSL 402 (3) – Officership
PSC 105 (3) – Introduction to American Government and Politics
PSC 125 (3) – African-American Politics
PSC 150 (3) – World Politics
PSC 242 (3) – Introduction to Comparative Politics
PSC 261 (3) – State and Local Government
PSC 275 (3) – Great Political Thinkers
PSC 321 (3)– The American Chief Executive
PSC 371 (3) – American Political Thought
PSC 373 (3) – American Individualism
REL/PHL/SOC 345/PSC325 (3)– The Civil Rights Movement
RPL 405 (3) – Administration of Recreation and Parks
SOC 221 (3) – Social Problems
SOC 402 (3) – Analysis of Social Change
SOC 403 (3) – Political Sociology
WST/PSC 326 (3) – Women and Politics
Total: 24 Semester Hours
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