Leadership Minor

Learn the skills you need to become an effective leader.

Offered by the Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, Park University’s Leadership Minor is designed to develop creative, effective leaders who are ready to excel in the complex organizations of a global society.

Students in this program will prepare to be lifelong learners in communication, civic engagement and management, and will develop interpersonal skills that can be applied in any industry at home or abroad.

Locations & Learning Options

As a student in Park University’s Leadership Minor program, you will be able to take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus. You may also take classes online.

The Minor in Leadership requires a minimum of 18 completed credit hours. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this degree.

Locations

  • Online
  • Parkville

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Dr. Tim Westcott

Dr. Timothy Charles Westcott

Chair, Department of Culture & Society
Professor of History
tim.westcott@park.edu

Lora Cohn

Dr. Lora Cohn

Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of Communication
lora.cohn@park.edu

Dr. Mark Noe


Professor of Communication
jmark.noe@park.edu

Learn principles of quality communication and effective organizational management.

Core courses in organizational leadership, multicultural communication and leadership for civic engagement give you the knowledge base you need to pursue leadership positions at any organization.

Careers

Our programs will prepare you for a career as a:

  • Business Continuity Planner
  • Emergency Management Director
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Program Highlights

As you pursue the Minor in Leadership at Park University, a capstone course in organizational leadership explores contemporary organizations and the pervasiveness of communication in all aspects of organizational life, emphasizing the role of the leader in problem solving and decision making. Choose from interdisciplinary electives in team building, positive or social psychology, or interpersonal conflict resolution, among other options.

Related programs

Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Park University is a private, non-profit, institution of higher learning since 1875.