Leadership Development

Overview

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

Required Courses

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.)

Additional Courses

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) - Critical Thinking and Argument
• Philosophy 012 (3) - 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) - Women, Minorities, and Employment

Ethical and Moral Dimensions of Leadership:

• American Studies 405 (3) - Ethnicity and American Experience
• Philosophy 013 (3) - Philosophy, Nature, and Environment
• Philosophy 103 (3) - Ethics and Social Issues
• Philosophy 403 (3) - Environmental Ethics
• Philosophy 418 (3) - Ethics
• Philosophy 431 (3) - Philosophy and Agriculture
• Sociology 103 (3) - Racism and Sexism
• Sociology 409/AAS 409 (3) - 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) - Philosophy and Feminism
• Philosophy 009 (3) - 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) - Women in Developing Countries
• MNST (3) - Women of Color: Cross-Cultural Perspective

Enrolling

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: Phyllis F. Adams, padams@psu.edu, or visit the AEE Web site.