PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The leadership and human relations minor is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to excel as leaders, collaborators, and communicators in diverse settings. This minor will help you develop team building skills as well as enhance your ability to problem solve and think critically.
Degrees
Leadership & Human Relations
Minor
Why Study Leadership & Human Relations?
Morningside University’s Leadership & Human Relations minor helps students develop the interpersonal and leadership skills needed to succeed in any profession. Students learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence through practical, real-world experiences.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Focus on leadership, communication, and teamwork
- Complements majors across every academic discipline
- Practical skills applicable to campus and community leadership
- Personalized faculty guidance
How the Leadership & Human Relations Minor benefits you:
- Build relationships with your peers and professors to foster a collaborative environment.
- Gain a deep understanding of various rhetorical strategies that improve your ability to communicate and present ideas effectively.
- Develop the emotional intelligence and social understanding necessary to be successful as a leader in a work or social setting.
- Work with community members to solve problems and manage projects.
- Reflect on what it means to be an effective leader and examine the role of ethics in leadership.
What Can I Do With This Minor?
The Leadership & Human Relations minor complements any major by developing the interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills employers value across industries. Students learn to lead teams, build relationships, navigate organizational challenges, and communicate effectively, preparing them for leadership opportunities in a variety of professional settings.
- Management Trainee
- Team Lead or Supervisor
- Human Resources Assistant or Coordinator
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Nonprofit Program Coordinator
- Student Affairs or Admissions Professional
- Sales or Client Success Representative
- Operations Coordinator
Students who complete the Leadership & Human Relations minor are prepared to add value in organizations of all sizes by leading teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong workplace relationships.
- Agriculture, Food, and Supply Chain Organizations
- Businesses and Corporations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Healthcare Organizations
- Government and Public Service Agencies
- Community Development Organizations
- Human Service Organizations
- Faith-Based and Civic Organizations
- Athletic Departments and Sports Organizations
Leadership & Human Relations students explore leadership theory, organizational communication, ethics, teamwork, and relationship-building while developing practical skills that enhance any career path. Coursework emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, ethical decision-making, and real-world problem-solving, preparing students to lead with confidence in professional, civic, and community settings.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
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MEET THE FACULTY
Leslie Werden
Professor
To witness the growth and increase in confidence of students from day one to commencement is the most rewarding part of working here.
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