Leadership Studies Certificate

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LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts (or LEAD 251 for Honors)

3 credit hours

Work to understand leadership competences, theories and frameworks to further your self-awareness, values and purpose. We will engage in a collaborative learning community to exercise socially-responsible leadership.

LEAD 350: Culture and Context in Leadership

3 credit hours

This course helps you explore how social change happens in complex systems (or organizations), and how culture, power, and social norms shape that change. You'll take time to reflect on your own personal values, and think about how your experiences have shaped how you see the world. You will also learn about the value of bringing together people from many different perspectives and backgrounds to make progress on leadership challenges. By understanding the influence of culture and context on leadership, you will be better prepared to lead in ways that are informed, ethical, and oriented to the common good.

LEAD 350 also offers a study abroad option in Orvietto, Italy. Learn more.

LEAD 405: Leadership in Practice

3 credit hours

Through practice, we will work to understand the process of facilitating change in self, others and systems. You will develop the capacity to exercise leadership to make progress on personal and community issues.

LEAD 450: Capstone in Leadership Studies

3 credit hours

In this capstone course, you will integrate and apply learning from the minor within your major area of study; how will you make ethical decisions every day in your personal and professional life? We will focus on personal values and current events, analyzing them through the lens of ethical dimensions of leadership.

Elective courses

3 credit hours

In addition to the four courses above, select a minimum of three credit hours from a list of elective courses that complement your academic major.

Visit our frequently asked questions page to learn more about the requirements and declaring the minor.

Current students
If you have questions about the minor or coursework, visit our advising help page for more information. You can also set up an appointment with a Staley School advisor by calling our main office at 785-532-6085 or emailing leadership@k-state.edu.

Prospective students
If you're interested in scheduling a campus visit, contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to request a campus tour that includes Leadership Studies. Schedule your visit online or call 785-532-6250.

K-State accepts leadership coursework as equivalent credit for leadership classes.

• Most intoduction to leadership (200, 212, 213) courses are accepted for Transfer Equivalency.
• Other leadership courses can be evaluated and applied as credit toward a leadership credential (the leadership studies minor, the nonprofit certificate, etc.).

Visit the K-State Transfer Equivalency website for details, or email leadership@ksu.edu for questions.

K-State Salina students will take LEAD 213: Introduction to leadership concepts, and then have the option to take the remaining three courses and fulfill the Leadership Studies minor. Learn more here.