The Leadership Studies Minor mission is to develop student leaders who can work collaboratively and inclusively with others by honoring diverse leadership values, styles, and perspectives, which can result in more equitable solutions and communities.
The Institute supports campus partners who provide curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at student leadership learning so that all WWU students can engage in their desired social and professional change efforts. While the Institute provides a minor in Leadership Studies, students from any department or program on campus may take many courses offered by the Institute. Advisors in the program will work with students to find electives or connections with majors to make the LDST minor more accessible for students to complete.
Why Consider a Leadership Studies Minor?
A minor in Leadership Studies provides a variety of support mechanisms and opportunities for students to develop as leaders. These include a broad spectrum of leadership studies courses that tend to have a low faculty-student ratio, applied and global leadership opportunities, community engagement, and peer and professional mentoring. The Institute also supports students' participation in academic conferences and professional development opportunities, provides an opportunity for declared minors to apply for a scholarship, and supports students' participation in campus events and programs. The Institute also offers scholarships and support for extra-curricular learning.