Leadership Studies Minor

You will gain a robust, multifaceted understanding of leadership theories and practice of leadership across interdisciplinary boundaries to better prepare for professional and personal success. The Leadership Studies Minor program will develop your skills in:

· Communication

· Conflict Management

· Developing Leadership Models

· Ethics

· Human interaction

· Negotiation

· Organizational Change

· Project Management

Jesuit values such as Cura Personalis, Magis, and Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam are integral to shaping the educational experience at Loyola University Chicago. Cura Personalis emphasizes caring for each individual’s holistic well-being, while Magis inspires a relentless pursuit of excellence for the greater good. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam calls for actions that glorify a higher purpose. These values guide the Leadership Studies Minor faculty in fostering an environment of personal growth, ethical leadership, and meaningful service for our students. Our graduates are prepared for a well-rounded approach to leadership in many contexts. We are proud of our students and graduates who strive for excellence, in the spirit of compassion, discernment, and service.

We are called to transform lives through our teaching, learning, and research. We pursue educational innovations and leverage the Ignatian traditions to make education accessible to all and enhance the success of our students. Our leadership practice, research and scholarship intentionally aligns with our mission, promotes social justice, and addresses the many complex societal challenges.

Start in Chicago, Then Study Abroad - It's part of why you chose Loyola for your own education. Your classroom is the world! Leadership Studies Minor students can study abroad to learn and study leadership in action in a cross-cultural context. The two-week immersive Leadership Studies course – ELPS 224 - is uniquely designed for students to engage with the city of Rome. Students will wrestle with leadership questions and issues while surveying the Eternal City. This Leadership Studies class intentionally integrates broad and diverse perspectives through texts, assignments, and Teach Us Sessions at historical, religious, and cultural sites in Rome. Students will also learn to navigate Rome via public transportation, encounter unfamiliar societal mores and Italian customs, manage language barriers, and meet other aspects of the immersive study abroad experience with openness and an adaptive outlook and disposition.