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Leadership Development - Minor

The Leadership Development minor is developed for students wanting to supplement their academic major with studies in leadership development. The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits, at least 3 of which are an internship experience. This minor provides students with a fundamental concept of leadership development and expands in three related dimensions: (1) Leadership Styles, (2) Ethical and Moral Dimensions of Leadership, and (3) Global Perspective. This minor may be combined with any major in the University.

Requirements
The following four courses are required of all students completing this minor:

AEE 360—Leadership for Small Groups
AEE 311—Developing Professional Leadership
AEE 460—Foundations of Leadership Development
AEE 495D—Internship (Note: There are multiple internships in AEE but the “D” will always be for “leadership” students.)

In addition, students must select 6 additional credits from one of the following support areas:

Leadership Styles:

AG BM 200 (3)—Introduction to Ag Business Management
Ag. and Ext. Education 465 (3)—Ldr. Practices: Power, Influence, and Impact
Philosophy 010 (3) (GH)—Critical Thinking and Argument
Philosophy 012 (3) (GQ)—Elements of Symbolic Logic
Rural Sociology 417 (3)—Power/Conflict/Comm. Decision Making
Sociology 404 (3)—Social Influence and Small Groups
Sociology 432 (3)—Social Movements
WMST 136 (3) (GI; HR)—Women, Minorities, and Employment

Ethical and Moral Dimensions of Leadership:

American Studies 405 (3)—Ethnicity and American Experience
Philosophy 013 (3) (GH)—Philosophy, Nature, and Environment
Philosophy 103 (3) (GH)—Ethics and Social Issues
Philosophy 418 (3)—Ethics
Sociology 103 (3) (GI)—Racism and Sexism
Sociology 409/AAS 409 (3) (GS; GI)—Racial and Ethnic Inequality in America
Sociology 424 (3)—Social Change

Global Leadership:

International Ag 481 (3)—Problems in Ag in Tropical Areas
Philosophy 008 (3) (GH)—Philosophy and Feminism
Philosophy 009 (3) (GH; GI)—Philosophy, Race and Diversity
Philosophy 437 (3)—World Philosophy and Culture
Political Science 452 (3)—Politics and Government of Eastern Europe
Political Science 467 (3)—Internet Relations of Mid East
Rural Sociology 420 (3) (GI)—Women in Developing Countries
WMNST 102 (3) (GH; DF) (AAA S)—Women of Color: Cross-Cultural Perspective
YFE 438 (3) (GI)—Living in an Increasingly Diverse Society

Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission by submitting an Application for Admission to a Minor form in 331 Agricultural Administration Building. Approval of the student’s major program adviser is also required. For additional information, contact the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, at 814-863-7850. Contact person: Dr. James H. Mortensen at jhm2@psu.edu.

Or visit the AEE Web site.

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