Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Social Change Leadership


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The minor in social change leadership offers students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to the theory and practice of leadership across various contexts. The minor is designed to complement a wide range of academic majors to better prepare students for professional and personal success post-graduation. The social change approach to leadership focuses on examining the intersection of social justice, ethics, and collaboration in the practice of leadership in order to promote positive social change. The minor focuses on developing critical self-reflection, analytical skills, and communication skills through the application of leadership in various contexts including student organizations, service learning, internships, and a capstone project.

Students must complete 18 semester hours for this minor and are urged to complete SCL 100 and EPFE 302 as early as possible. Elective courses for the minor are chosen to complement the student’s background, interests, and career plans, and, in some instances help satisfy knowledge domain requirements in the general education program. Students must take three credit hours of SLC 486: Internship in Social Change Leadership, either all together, or taken across semesters, at one or more credit hours at a time, as approved by the program coordinator and internship supervisor. 

Check departmental information for additional requirements.

Required courses


Elective courses (6)


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