LLEA - Leadership Studies Minor

Department chair: Pelin Kohn

Leadership is a program that enacts the Guiding Values of Norwich University. “We are dedicated to learning, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking.” In addition to business coursework, the minor draws from the humanities and psychology to produce graduates who will meet society's pressing need for leaders. Graduates will understand not only the role of the leader but, also just as importantly, the role of those who are led. In today’s increasingly complex world, one can neither go it alone nor lead by fiat. Successful managers must understand the complex requirements of people and organizations. Regardless of whether the student is planning to enter the civilian or the military world, the minor in Leadership will give the students the tools to succeed.

Goals

• Build an awareness of self and others as members of teams.

• Enhance students’ understanding of ethical decision-making while developing the mental agility to adapt to the unknowns of the 21st century.

• Be able to develop the knowledge and skills essential in the 21st century, including the role of the team member, teamwork, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, mental agility, communications (both oral and written), planning, self-awareness (including self-assessment), self-reflection and self-regulation, and reflection on ethical standards of conduct in the professional world.

Minor is eligible for residential programs.