Leadership & Communication in Organizations
The minor/concentration in Leadership and Communication in Organizations provides interdisciplinary study of the leadership of organizations, preparing students to critically assess the effectiveness of leaders in a wide range of organizations including business, government, and non-profit. The minor also prepares students to be more effective leaders in their careers and as citizens.
Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements
15 credits of upper level course work. Include courses from three areas as indicated:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Communication Skills (CACB) | ||
Select two courses from: | 6 | |
Case Studies in Prof & Tech Writing | ||
Professional Communication | ||
International Communications | ||
Principle of Organization Comm | ||
Public Relations Campaigns | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Public Argument and Advocacy | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
Persuasion & Social Movements | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Leadership Studies (CALB) | ||
Select one course from: | 3 | |
Women Leadership/Social Change | ||
Prof Communication Ethics | ||
Managerial Communication | ||
Psychology of Leadership | ||
Dimensions of Organizational Behavior (CADO) | ||
Select two courses from: | 6 | |
Behavior in Organizations | ||
Marketing and Society | ||
Social Psychology | ||
Attitude and Social Behavior | ||
Psychology of Prejudice | ||
Psyc of Interpersonal Relation | ||
Cognitive Psychology | ||
Diversity and the Workplace | ||
Gender Roles | ||
Psychology in the Workplace | ||
Organizational Entry | ||
Applied Cognitive Psychology | ||
Motivation and Behavior | ||
Race, Ethnicity and Immigration | ||
Sociology of Work | ||
America in a Global Society | ||
Images of Organizations | ||
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor/concentration. The GPA is based on all coursework required within the minor (excluding prerequisites).
- A minimum of 9 credits must be completed at UM-Dearborn for a 12 credit minor/concentration.
- A minimum of 12 credits must be completed at UM-Dearborn for a 15 or more credit minor/concentration.
- Courses within a minor/concentration cannot be taken as Pass/Fail (P/F)
- Only 3 credit hours of independent study or internship may be used to fulfill the requirements for a 12 credit hour minor/concentration. Only 6 credit hours of such credit may be used in a 15 or more credit hour minor/concentration.
- Minors requiring 12 credits may share one course with a major. Minors requiring 15 credits or more may share two courses with a major. This does not apply to concentrations for the Integrative Studies major.