Minor in Civic and Professional Leadership

Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.* 

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HON 110 is only offered to first semester students and transfer students. CPL 120 may be taken if the student has not completed HON 110.

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CPL 120 may also count in this category if students have completed HON 110.

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Junior standing is required to enroll in 300-level CPL courses.

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Course may be taken concurrently.

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Leadership Competency Experiences documented through a Cocurricular Portfolio - the Minor in Civic and Professional Leadership requires a Leadership Competency Experience in at least 6 different areas outlined below. Credits will be awarded pass/fail. Evidence for completion of this requirement is achieved through creation and maintenance of a cocurricular portfolio. The listing below is representative of the competencies the CPL Advisory Board recommends and is not intended to be exhaustive. This list may be amended as the CPL Advisory Board recommends additional competencies that are in accordance with the student learning outcomes of the CPL Minor: public speaking, strategic planning/implementation, budget development/management, resource procurement/development, project/program/curriculum development, project/program/curriculum management, problem-solving, staff management, valuing diversity and difference, building organizational coalitions, increasing efficiencies, motivational leadership, global initiatives, entrepreneurship, and community development.

*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.