Minor in Community and Organizational Leadership Studies
Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate program, except those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Community and Organizational Leadership Studies (COLS), may pursue the Minor. Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree. A minor in COLS provides students with the skills to lead teams, motivate people, articulate a compelling vision, foster positive communication, make strategic decisions, resolve conflicts, and create the positive work climate.
Students must declare their intentions to receive a minor by completing an application, which is available online. A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required in courses taken specifically for the minor. At least 9 of the 15 credit hours must be taken on the IU Indianapolis campus. Transfer credit, including eligible leadership credit for prior learning (military transcripts, industry certifications) may be used to fulfill up to 6 of the 15 credit hours. During their final term of enrollment, students must also apply to have the minor conferred with their degree by completing the O'Neill Graduation Application.
Curriculum (5 courses/15 credit hours)
Complete the following courses (12 credit hours):
- SPEA-V 203 The Call of Public Service (3 cr.)
- SPEA-L 377 Foundations of Leadership (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 412 Leadership and Ethics (3 cr.)
- SPEA-L 477 Leadership Applications (3 cr.)
Select one or more of the following electives:
- SPEA-V 366 Managing Behavior in Organizations (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 367 Project Planning and Management (3 cr.)
- SPEA-V 373 Human Resource Management in Public Organizations (3 cr.)
- SPEA-L 383 Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders (3 cr.)
- SPEA-L 385 Leadership for Quality and Productivity (3 cr.)
- or other approved elective (3 cr.)
