Leadership

The leadership minor provides an opportunity for students to strengthen their abilities to lead and contribute effectively in both the public and private spheres, especially within the Alaskan economy. This program is interdisciplinary and leverages cross-campus training in leadership to enable students to lead from their areas of interest. Students majoring in business administration may not choose the business administration track of the leadership minor.

Minor Degree Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Minor: 15 credits

Code Title Credits
Complete 2 of the following courses : 6
Leadership in Dangerous Contexts 1  
Leadership Theory and Development 1  
Leading Change1  
Complete 9 credit hours from one of the following tracks 2 : 9
Alaska Native Community Leadership Track
Alaska Native and Comparative Indigenous Land Settlements  
Alaska Native and Comparative Tribal Self-Government  
Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders  
Federal Indian Law and Alaska Natives  
Rural Development Seminar  
Business Administration Track
Sports Leadership  
Introductory Human Resource Management  
International Business  
Communication Track
Intercultural Communication  
Advanced Group Communication  
Organizational Communication  
Applied Communication in Training and Development  1  
Military Science Track
Introduction to the Army  
Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership  
Leadership and Decision Making  
Army Doctrine and Team Development  
Outdoor Leadership Track
Wilderness Leadership Education  
Advanced Wilderness Leadership Education 1  
Complete 3 credits from the following skills courses for the remaining 3 credits:
Wilderness Emergency Care  
Beginning Rock Climbing  
Advanced Rock Climbing  
Introduction to Ice Climbing  
Kayaking  
Introduction to Ski Mountaineering  
Introduction to Winter Camping  
Political Science Track
Introduction to Public Administration  
American Presidency 1  
Modern Political Theory 1  
United States Foreign Policy 1  

1 These courses have prerequisites that need to be taken into consideration. Consult with the College of Business and Security Management.

2 Complete 9 credit hours from one of the 鈥渢racks鈥 OR with the written approval of the College of Business and Security Management, any three 3-credit hour courses from any combination of tracks.