About the Program
The leadership minor program is designed for all students interested in studying and applying leadership theory and practice. The leadership minor supports the mission of Buffalo State in preparing a diverse population of students for leadership roles and responsibilities in a challenging world. The minor serves as a nexus for connecting and integrating the insights of a variety of disciplines in understanding the complex phenomenon of leadership. Out of multiple modes of inquiry, students acquire frameworks that guide creative and critical thinking, and inform the practice of leadership in relevant contexts. A minor in leadership is a wonderful addition to any major, and enables students to be more competitive in the job market. To apply for the Leadership minor or for additional information about these courses, contact the Creativity and Change Leadership Department (creativity@buffalostate.edu).
About the Creativity and Change Leadership Department
244 Chase Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-6223
Fax: (716) 878-4040
https://creativity.buffalostate.edu/
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
CRS 201 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP 3
CRS 302 CREATIVE APPROACHES TO PROBLEM SOLVING 3
CRS 303 CREATIVE LEADERSHIP THROUGH EFFECTIVE FACILITATION 3
CRS 435 EXPERIENCES IN LEADERSHIP 3
Electives (6 credit hours)
Electives must be chosen from two different skill areas (Ability to Interact Socially, Critical Evaluation and Systematic Thinking, Empowerment, or Diversity) identified as critical to effective leadership. One of the chosen electives must be upper-level elective.
Select two from the following: 6
Ability to Interact Socially
ENG 300 WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONS
SPC 205 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL COMMUNICATION
SPC 311 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
SWK 105 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
Critical Evaluation and Systematic Thinking
BUS 360 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
PHI 103 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
PHI 310 HISTORY OF ETHICS *1
Empowerment
BUS 426 CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
PSY 365 PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE *1
SOC 331 SOCIOLOGY OF GROUP DYNAMICS *1
SPC 205 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL COMMUNICATION
SPC 307 GROUP COMMUNICATON
Diversity
BUS 305 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
HIS/SSE 363 AMERICAN IDENTITY IN TRANSITION: DIVERSITY AND PLURALISM IN THE UNITED STATES
PSC 230 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SOC 312 WOMEN IN SOCIETY
Total Credit Hours 18
*1 Indicates course with prerequisites.