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A minor in leadership studies includes a set of leadership-specific courses to learn leadership styles and effective leadership practices, along with courses in cultural and diversity understanding, communication, and social structures.
Why should I study leadership?
This minor provides learning environments outside of the classroom to practically apply and hone your leadership skills.
What can I do with this degree?
Students from a variety of majors gain from the leadership studies minor. They take their leadership insights to a wide-range of careers in business, healthcare, communications, and more.What skills will I develop?
- Decision-making
- Presentation skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Integrating ethics and core values into business decisions
- Critical thinking
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the R.E.A.L. Experience—a program specifically designed to help you gain the relevant, hands-on experience employers desire—so that when you graduate, you’ll be as impressive in practice as you are on paper.
What unique experiences or opportunities will I have?
Hands-On Learning
You'll apply and hone your leadership knowledge and skills through opportunities that take you outside the classroom.
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Bethel really prepared me...having a liberal arts education was beneficial because it made me well rounded. [Businesses] look for people with all sorts of different backgrounds and leadership experience. Bethel encourages people to get involved.
Nicole (Nettleton) Willenbring '12Current job: Business Analyst, Target Corporation

While interviewing with a Bethel alum for a position at UnitedHealth Group, the interviewer asked me to consider joining the International Audit department instead of the position for which I had applied. At the time, I had next to no idea what working in International Audit entailed! That same Bethel alum also connected me to the Healthcare Reform opportunity three years later. So, it’s safe to say that my career path was undeniably influenced by Bethel and this wonderful alum who decided to take a chance on me – not just once, but twice.
Chin-Chin Lin '09Current job: Project Manager, Health Care Reform Implementation, UnitedHealth Group
I’m so grateful for my Bethel experience! I cultivated deep friendships and had wonderful leadership and spiritual development opportunities. Combined with, the learning experience and faculty relationships through the Communications and Business departments, it all prepared me for great leadership opportunities.
David Horsager '95, GS'07Current job: Author, Speaker, Consultant and CEO, Horsager Leadership, Inc.

As a Christian in the workplace, I am able to connect with people on a different level. I know my reason for being there and do my part to create an encouraging work environment for my coworkers. I hope my attitude is a positive example observable through the way I make decisions, treat my clients, and strive for excellence every day.
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