Leadership Minor and American Humanics Program
Leadership Minor The Leadership Minor of the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) offers undergraduate students in any major the opportunity to learn about and develop leadership abilities in their personal and professional lives. Studies include an understanding of how organizations function; how change occurs in people’s lives, in the organizations to which they belong, and in society in general; and the nature and purpose of leadership in transforming people, organizations, and society. Leadership minor students learn about group dynamics and study the ethical dimensions of leadership. Students articulate their own philosophy of leadership that will guide them in their future careers and throughout life. Practical experience is included to provide students the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities. Students may take this program separately or in conjunction with the American Humanics Program.
Distinguishing Features • Students acquire practical leadership skills. • USD offers many opportunities for students to put leadership theory into practice by providing paid and volunteer positions on campus. Paid positions include resident assistants, Associated Students leadership team, the VISTA staff, and Residence Hall Council. Volunteer positions include orientation team and board, Greek Life leadership, student mentors, community service coordinators, Outdoor Adventure guides, Campus Connections, and many others.
American Humanics Program American Humanics (AH) is an innovative course of study that develops and certifies students to become skilled professionals and leaders in America’s youth and human service agencies. Students completing the 11-unit program receive a nationally recognized American Humanics Certificate. Students also have the option of completing a 20-unit program to receive the AH Certificate and the Leadership Minor. This program is recommended for sophomores and juniors. Interested freshman are encouraged to participate in the Emerging Leader Program offered through the Department of Student Affairs. Students are also offered lifetime placement opportunities with the American Humanics nonprofit partners, such as: American Red Cross, America’s Second Harvest, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Camp Fire USA, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts of the USA, Humane Society, Junior Achievement, March of Dimes, National Urban League, Outreach International, Points of Light Foundation, The ARC, United Way of America, Volunteers of America, and the YMCA of the USA.
Distinguishing Features • Career opportunities are expanded. Hundreds of human service agencies employ American Humanics certified graduates • Students taking Leadership Internships work in the community and gain valuable work experience. • Students gain access to a growing network of college students who have been certified by American Humanics.
Program Curriculum Leadership Minor (18 units)
Leadership Minor and American Humanics Program (20 units)
EDLD 160
Leadership in Organizations
3 units
EDLD 350
Leadership in Groups
3 units
EDLD 160
Leadership in Organizations
3 units**
EDLD 351
Leadership Seminar
3 units
EDLD 350
Leadership in Groups
3 units**
EDLD 387P
Leadership: Practical Experience
3 units
EDLD 351
Leadership Seminar
3 units
EDLD 352
Leadership in Human Service Organizations
3 units
EDLD 355S
Seminar: Agency Leadership I
1 unit
AND
EDLD 356S
Seminar: Agency Leadership II
1 unit
Choose two of the following courses:
EDLD 389
Leadership Internship II
3 units**
Leadership: Practical Experience
3 units
Leadership Internship I
3 units
OR
EDLD 388
Leadership Internship I
3 units
EDLD 162
Outdoor Leadership
3 units
EDLD 387P
EDLD 349
Women in Leadership
3 units
OR
EDLD 352
Leadership in Youth and Human Service
3 units
EDLD 388
EDLD 353 Professional and Ethical Issues and the Practice of Leadership
3 units
Attendance at one American Humanics Management Institute is required.
EDLD 354
Leadership and Diversity in Organizations
3 units
** Business Majors may substitute MGMT 300 for EDLD 160, MGMT 301 for EDLD 350 and/or BUSN 498 for EDLD 389 in this combination program.
EDLD 357
Leadership and the Practice of Presence
3 units
EDLD 359
Models of Participatory Leadership
3 units
Admission Requirements
EDLD 389
Leadership Internship II
3 units
The American Humanics and Leadership Minor are open to second semester freshmen, sophomores, and first semester juniors in any
No substitutions permitted in the Leadership Minor.
major.
American Humanics Program (11 units) EDLD 352
Leadership in Youth and Human Services
EDLD 355S
Seminar: Agency Leadership I
1 unit
EDLD 356S
Seminar: Agency Leadership II
1 unit
EDLD 389
Leadership Internship II
3 units*
EDLD 387P
Leadership: Practical Experience
3 units
Leadership Internship I
3 units
3 units
OR
EDLD 388
Attendance at one American Humanics Management Institute is required. * Business Majors may substitute BUSN 498 for EDLD 389 in this program.
Contact Information For information and enrollment in the Leadership Minor and/or American Humanics Program: Teresa VanHorn, M.A.E. Leadership Minor Coordinator and American Humanics Director Phone: (619) 260-4760 E-mail: tvanhorn@sandiego.edu For more information, go to www.sandiego.edu/soles.