Leadership by Design, Minor

Why the LxD Minor?

  • You’re gaining the technical skills in your degree, but are you also gaining the durable/soft skills employers desperately seek? The LxD Minor can help you!
  • Set yourself apart from other graduates with only a degree!
  • Develop leadership skills you can use in other settings

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Where do I Start?

  • Take as many classes as you can fit into your schedule
  • Face-to-face and online classes available
  • Complete all 5 Core Course Requirements (see below)
  • Complete one 3-credit lower division class and one 3-credit upper division class (see below) 

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Core Course Requirements (Complete all) 

SLSS 1200 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 3
SLSS 2500 Leader--Strengths-Based Leader/Coach 3
SLSS 3200 Leader--Teacher and Mentor 3
SLSS 405G Leader--Global Contributor GI 3
SLSS 4800 Leader Capstone--Lifelong Change Agent 4

Note- Completion of the core requirements will qualify you for the Leadership for Personal and Social Impact Certificate

Lower Division (Complete 3 Credits)

SLSS 103R Student Leadership Development I 1 to 4
SLSS 104R Student Leadership Development II 1 to 4
SLSS 1100 Stress Management 3
SLSS 1300 Intro to Design Thinking 3
SLSS 141R University Forum 3
SLSS 200G You and Your Community 3
SLSS 2300 Leadership Mentoring II 3
SLSS 240R Mentoring Leadership Practicum 2
UVST 289R Undergraduate Research 1
UVST 290R Community Engagement and Applied Service 1
SLSS 281R; Internship 1 to 8

Upper Division (Complete 3 Credits)

SLSS 321R Applied Leadership Topics 3
SLSS 380R Advanced Student Leadership 3
SLSS 402G Global Professionalization 3
SLSS 481R Advanced Internship  1 to 8
UVST 4930 Capstone 3