
- 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
Courses offered in the leadership studies program provide an
integrative conceptual foundation of leadership theory, research
and practice to inform students' understanding of leadership
behavior, contexts and applications. Leadership studies minors take
various core courses including:
LEAD 110: Holistic Leadership
This course provides a comprehensive orientation to the field of
leadership studies. Students will develop an appreciation for the
complex, multifaceted nature of leadership in organizations and
society, and will gain an understanding of the contributions to be
made from various academic disciplines to understanding its
emergence, development and consequences.
LEAD 330: Leadership Contexts and Applications
This course explores the application of leadership principles in
a variety of organizational and societal contexts. Students will
consider the implications
of effective leadership for corporate, governmental, educational,
community and service organizations.
LEAD 340: Leadership Research & Assessment
This course focuses on the empirical study of leadership, and the
assessment of leadership capacity in individuals and organizations.
Students gain experience applying knowledge of social scientific
methods to the evaluation and interpretation of research on leaders
and leadership development.
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.