Higher Education Leadership
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What is the Leadership Studies Minor?
The Leadership Studies Minor is a 16-credit interdisciplinary program that deepens students’ understanding of leadership while giving them hands-on opportunities for dynamic leadership development.
The Leadership Studies Minor is open to all degree-seeking students and will be awarded upon completion of the bachelor’s degree. As an interdisciplinary minor, we have elective courses with specific colleges and programs, including: College of Business, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, and Military Science.
How to Declare Your Leadership Studies Minor
- You need to DECLARE a major BEFORE declaring any minor.
- EVALUATE Your Current Academic Standing: Students may pursue a minor only if the requirements for that minor can be completed without extending the anticipated graduation date.
- If your academic standing allows for you to declare a minor and you have sincere interest in exploring and/or declaring a Leadership Studies Minor, please set up a CONSULTATION. The purpose of this meeting is to explore the skills and competencies gained by completing this minor and learn about the requirements. GATHER information about the minor or contact leadership@fau.edu.
- Your final step will be to COMPLETE the Undergraduate Major/Minor Change Form to officially declare the Leadership Studies minor and complete a Minor Checklist to plan when you will take your courses. In order to do this you will need to meet with your college advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your College advisor if you have earned over 45 credit hours and have a declared major.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Leadership Studies Minor?
- It is a stimulating 16-credit interdisciplinary program that deepens students’ understanding of leadership while giving them hands-on opportunities for dynamic leader development.
- Do I have to be a leader to take the classes?
- Great question; however the answer is no! These classes will inspire you to realize your leadership potential and equip you with knowledge for working with others and leading our world.
Contact Information
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Dr. Cristobal Salinas Jr.
salinasc@fau.edu
Associate Professor
Leadership Studies, Faculty Coordinator
Educational Leadership & Research Methodology
Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
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Bryan Hursh
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Educational Leadership Research Methodology
ED47-245, Boca Raton
bhursh2016@fau.edu
Editor, Journal of Appreciative Education