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Leadership and American Studies

In American Studies, the department offers both a major and a minor, as well as a variety of special topics courses depending on student interest and faculty expertise.

In Leadership Studies, students may elect to earn the Minor in Leadership Studies or to take classes in leadership studies as electives.

The department is dedicated to the ideals of liberal learning, scholarship, leadership, and service. Our purpose is to ignite in our students a love of learning, inspire a sense of responsibility and civic duty, and help our students gain the knowledge and confidence to engage as responsible citizens, leaders, and followers.

Who is Eligible to Enroll in the Major/Minor?

The Leadership Studies Minor is open to all CNU students. The Leadership Studies Minor is required for President’s Leadership Program (PLP) students, but it also is an attractive curriculum for other students. The Minor in Leadership Studies can provide you with the foundation needed to succeed in graduate school, your professional career and in your personal life.

The American Studies Major and Minor are open to all CNU students. These are an excellent preparation for graduate and professional schools, as well as careers in journalism, law, government, education, non-profit organizations, and business.

 

"The call for leaders is one of the keynotes of our time," says Pulitzer-Prize winning leadership scholar James MacGregor Burns. Studying leadership will help prepare you to seize opportunities and meet the challenges ahead.
How Do I Enroll in the Major/Minor?
Submit a declaration of major/minor (Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF, opens new window) to Academic Advising and plan a schedule of courses. Contact any of the faculty members in the Department of Leadership and American Studies, for more information.

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