Community Leadership Minor
What is Community Leadership ?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Community Leadership Minor at MSU-Northern is designed to prepare you for meaningful careers in public service, nonprofit management, and civic engagement. This program emphasizes leadership development, civic responsibility, and community transformation, giving you the tools to manage change, guide systems, and promote equity in diverse settings.
Through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, you'll explore leadership principles, systems theory, and change management, equipping you to build and transform communities effectively.
Why Choose a Minor in Community Leadership?
Adding a Community Leadership Minor to your degree gives you a versatile foundation for leadership roles in civic and nonprofit sectors. Whether you aspire to lead nonprofit organizations, engage in civic planning, or drive community transformation, this program provides the essential skills and knowledge to succeed.
- Engage in Civic Leadership – Learn how public, private, and nonprofit sectors interact in a democratic society.
- Gain Practical Skills – Develop the ability to assess community needs, design impactful programs, and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Prepare for Diverse Careers – Build a strong foundation for public service, nonprofit management, and organizational leadership.
The Community Leadership Minor enhances a wide range of majors, strengthening your career prospects and leadership skills. Some of the best pairings include:
The Academic Map provides a clear semester-by-semester breakdown of the courses required to complete the program.
Sample Courses:
- Foundations of Non-Profit Service
- Assessment & Design of Community Programs
- Intro to State and Local Government
- Nonprofit Grant Writing
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For estimated tuition/fees, residence hall rates and more, see the 2024-2025 Estimated Costs of Attendance document, and for detailed tuition and fee costs including course fees, see the Tuition and Fees page.
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