Leadership Studies

Why Choose This Minor?

The leadership studies minor complements any academic major. Students at East Carolina University can graduate prepared to enter their chosen career field with the knowledge and skills they acquire through the leadership studies minor. The program teaches students about key concepts and theories and reinforces this knowledge with examples from some of the world’s most prominent leaders.

Leadership Studies Minor: Interdisciplinary Coursework

The leadership studies minor requires a minimum of 18 s.h., with course options from anthropology, communications, education, English, history, human development and family science, management, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology. This helps students in the minor to develop well-rounded background knowledge about leadership, its complexity and importance.

Opportunities for Leadership Development at ECU

Students are strongly encouraged to supplement their academic study with leadership experiences that are available both on-and off-campus. These might include leadership positions in student organizations, training programs offered by the Division of Student Affairs, community engagement activities and internships, all of which are important ways for students to observe what they have learned in their classes and begin to develop their own leadership style and skills. The Leadership Studies Program collaborates with the Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement to promote these opportunities for students