The academic requirements for leadership represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying leadership at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
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LEAD 228 and LEAD 333
Social Context--Complete one course from these options: (ANTH 151, COMM 225, COMM 227, COMM 325, COMM 326, COMM 327, COMM 328, SOC 100, SOC 210, SOC 329, PSY 100, PSY 260/261, PSY 350, PSY 360/361, PSY 364, WGSS 140).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion--Complete one course with PPD designation in addition to the PPD course taken as a graduation requirement (may not overlap with other courses taken for the minor).
Conceptual Contexts--Choose one course from the selections below as a global, historical, economic, environmental, ethical, political, and/or religious context on which to center your study in the minor (ASIA 140, CLST 100, CLST 153, CLST 154, ECON 100, ECON 245, ECON 262, ECON 320, ENG 171, ENG 181, ENG 191, GEOS 110, GEOS 117, GEOS 125, GEOS 190, HIST 216, HIST 255, HIST 259, HIST 264, HIST 265, HIST 278, HIST 281, HIST 342, HIST 374, HIST 375, LEAD 197A, PHIL 209 with ethics-related topic, PHIL 230, PHIL 232, PHIL 233, PHIL 234, POLS 130, POLS 150, POLS 170, POLS 240, POLS 290, POLS 315, POLS 335, POLS 390, REL 130, REL 132, REL 197 with leadership-related topic, REL 253, REL 259, REL 267, REL 290, REL 360, WGSS 262).
At least one-half credit of practicum chosen from extended studies courses, or internships, or independent study, or field experience done as part of another course (COMM 299, GLH 301, HONR 221, HONR 222, HONR 320, UNIV 300, UNIV 301, UNIV 310, UNIV 315; options requiring approval: UNIV OCS-with credit, UNIV 299).
For any of the four areas above, other course options may be approved in consultation with the minor advisor.
Senior Requirement--Successful completion of an 1800 to 2400 word integrative reflection essay that highlights the unique contribution of each of the above courses to the students' conceptualization of leadership studies (C or higher). This essay will be completed as a component of LEAD 333 when appropriate, or in consultation with the minor advisor if necessitated by the schedule for completion of courses.
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Leveraging the resources of the School of Business and Leadership, the leadership minor at DePauw is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the expertise of multiple departments to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.
