Leadership Studies

• The leadership studies program is focused on helping students develop the theoretical expertise, practical knowledge, personal insight and interpersonal awareness required to provide positive, authentic leadership in organizations, professions and communities.
• Graduates of the leadership studies program will be prepared to advance their careers through academic and professional roles in their organizations, communities and service agencies.

You Will Learn

Leadership has been identified as one of the most pressing challenges facing organizations, communities and social institutions in the 21st century. Gannon's leadership studies program addresses this challenge by fostering the development of leadership capacity among students reared in a culture increasingly self-conscious about issues of social responsibility, global stewardship, entrepreneurial opportunities and community service. As a leadership studies minor you will gain an understanding of how social scientists study the dynamics of leadership to formulate theory, and how to apply this knowledge in a variety of professional, organizational and community contexts.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assess, develop and exercise leadership capacity in a wide range of vocational and occupational roles. You will become adept at understanding organizational culture, designing leadership interventions, and affecting institutional change.

You Will Experience

Gannon's urban location provides leadership studies minors the opportunity to gain experience within walking distance of campus. Internships opportunities include:

• businesses
• corporations
• health care facilities
• non-profit organizations

You Will Achieve

Leadership studies graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment in a wide variety of management, leadership and service positions or to continue their professional development through graduate study in leadership or related fields.

Graduates of the program can work in corporate, non-profit, social or community organizations, politics, government and elected offices. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• educational assessment specialist
• employee relations specialist
• healthcare administrator
• human resource professional
• leadership development professional
• non-profit executive
• organizational development consultant
• personnel development coordinator
• project manager
• social service administrator

You Will Earn

Salaries in the industry vary depending on the location and type of organization.

• Starting salary: $40,700
• Mid-career salary: $58,400

For a current curriculum listing, visit gannon.edu/academic-offerings
All salary information is compiled from data gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) and/or PayScale (payscale.com).

You Will Study