Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The minor requires 22 credits. Core and sample courses listed on the program page include:

• Core requirements (selected): SLSS 1120G Leadership and Civic Engagement or SLSS 1200 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; SLSS 2500 Leader--Strengths-Based Leader/Coach; SLSS 3200 Leader--Teacher and Mentor; SLSS 4050G Leader--Global Contributor; SLSS 4800 Leader Capstone--Lifelong Change Agent (4 credits).
• Electives — choose 3 credits of lower‑division and 3 credits of upper‑division from approved options. Lower-division examples: SLSS 1030R Student Leadership Development I; SLSS 1040R Student Leadership Development II; SLSS 1100 Stress Management; SLSS 1300 Introduction to Design Thinking; SLSS 1410R University Forum; SLSS 2000G You and Your Community; SLSS 2300 Leadership Mentoring; SLSS 2400R Mentoring Leadership Practicum; SLSS 2810R Internship; UVST 2890R Undergraduate Research; UVST 2900R Community Engagement and Applied Service Learning. Upper-division examples: SLSS 3210R Applied Leadership Topics; SLSS 3800R Advanced Student Leadership Development; SLSS 4020G Global Professionalization; SLSS 4810R Advanced Internship; UVST 4810R Internship; UVST 4930 Capstone.
• The published sample plan staggers core courses across multiple years and places the 4-credit capstone in a later year; online course options are available.

Entry requirements

To graduate with the minor you must complete 22 credits, earn at least a 2.5 GPA across minor coursework, and have no grades lower than a C-. Students are encouraged to consult Student Leadership and Success Studies advising to create an individualized plan in Wolverine Track; course placement or transfer credit may alter the sample plan.

Career prospects

The program frames leadership competencies applicable across sectors; the program page lists related occupational categories and labor data as illustrative outcomes, including fundraising managers, human resources managers, training and development managers, managers (all other), management analysts, and postsecondary business teachers. Those occupations are examples of roles where leadership, team collaboration, and community engagement skills are relevant.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page advises meeting with an academic advisor for individualized planning; students should consult UVU financial aid and scholarship offices for funding opportunities and check online course listings for flexible scheduling options.