Leadership Studies—Bachelor of Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Website: Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies
College/School: School of Professional Studies
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies degree program gives graduates the practical knowledge and experience to lead positive change in the workplace as well as in their community. It is designed to give students the expertise to understand, analyze, and model skills needed in a broad range of organizations such as business management, government, and non-profit organizations.
At least one minor is required to fulfill this degree plan. A minor offers students 12 to 24 hours of coursework in a selected area of study. In addition, a minor can prepare students to enroll in a graduate programs for additional expertise in the chosen field.
Minors available in the School of Professional Studies: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Leadership Studies, Nonprofit Management, Operations Management, Organizational Communication, Organizational Development, Project Management, Psychology.
Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies Degree Plan
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
UIW Core Curriculum for the School of Professional Studies
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| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Social Sciences |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
Computer Literacy
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3 credit hours
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46 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Leadership Coursework
Management Coursework
| MGT 3340 | Concepts and Functions of Management | 3 |
| MGT 3354 | Theories and Concepts of Personnel Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Organizational Development Coursework
| ORGD 3340 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| ORGD 4330 | Organizational Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Leadership Studies Capstone
| LDST 4380 | Leadership Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required Minor
Students must select one or two minors from any approved minor offered by the School of Professional Studies.
Electives
Complete this degree plan with electives as needed to to meet the 120 credit hour degree program requirement.