Leadership Studies

As a liberal arts institution, we believe in the holistic nature of an educated individual. This includes learning about leadership focused on three primary areas: leading self, leadership theory understanding, and connecting leadership to meaningful work (calling).

You will take the 4 Leadership Studies courses listed below and at least 2 courses of elective hours, equalling a minimum of 3 credit hours*. Your Student Academic Advisor or the Leadership Studies Program Chair can talk to you about the specific courses and elective options.

Leadership Studies Minor courses:

• LDR 3311 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Leadership (Fall terms)
• LDR 3312 Community & Volunteer Leadership (Spring terms)
• LDR 33xx The Depths of Followership (Fall terms)
• LDR 43xx Creating Lasting Change (Spring terms)

*Elective courses for this minor have been selected from existing courses across disciplines at CTX. Due to the nature and weight of specific classes, the elective hours vary slightly, so allow 1 and 2-credit hour courses (travel and/or research-intensive) and more traditional 3-credit hour courses. The minimum credit hours for the minor is 15 credit hours in total.

Everyone wants better leaders in their workplaces and communities, but many don’t know what it takes to be a good leader. Just because it’s been done one way in the past, doesn’t mean that’s the best or most effective way to lead.

Our Leadership Studies minor also includes the concept of Followership which is critical to good leadership. Understanding how followers work, what it means to be an effective follower, and how to best connect followers and leaders will improve our workplaces and communities.

Regardless of where you work or what you choose to engage in within your community, understanding how leadership should work, will help you grow and better your community or organization.

There are lots of student leadership opportunities on campus. Some are through the Leadership Studies Department, but many others are across campus.

Student Leadership Practicum Course (LDR 2116): This 1 credit hour practicum course has 3 different versions: Student Government (SGLA), CTX Traditions, and Community Board Engagement.

Student Leadership Retreat: We host this retreat each Spring for students emerging as leaders or looking to hone their leadership skills to create positive change on campus and in their communities.

Peer Leaders: Students can apply to serve as peer leaders, working with the freshmen Life & Leadership classes. Applications come out in October each year to select students for the next Fall. Get more details and the application process by visiting the peer leaders web page. 

Other opportunities can be found on campus through Student Activities, Service-Learning, and Career Services.