The Minor in Writing and Leadership prepares you to lead with confidence and communicate with impact. This minor is ideal for professionals across industries who recognize the power of strong writing and leadership skills in today’s collaborative, content-driven workplaces. Whether you’re a writer looking to build leadership competencies or a professional aiming to enhance your communication skills, this minor empowers you to excel.
What You’ll Gain
Through this minor, you’ll develop essential skills in leadership, advocacy, and organizational behavior tailored to the needs of writers and content teams. You’ll learn to lead writing projects effectively, navigating complex team dynamics to create inclusive and productive environments. With practical training in setting goals, managing conflicts, and adapting to various communication styles, you’ll be equipped to elevate both individual and team performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a strong foundation in leadership theories and practices specifically for content creation and communication
- Gain skills to establish clear goals, set achievable milestones, and create effective schedules for content projects
- Increase self-awareness and define a unique leadership style through reflective practices
- Strengthen conflict-resolution abilities and learn to overcome common barriers in collaborative team environments
Requirements
Writing and Leadership Core
LEAD325 Foundations of Leadership (3 credits): Understand fundamental leadership concepts and their application in organizational settings.
WRITE302 Communicating Complex Ideas (3 credits): Develop strategies to convey complicated information clearly and persuasively.
WRITE312 Leadership Development for Writers (3 credits): Focus on leading writing teams, fostering inclusivity, and setting a strong ethical foundation.
WRITE212 Introduction to Technical Communication (3 credits): Learn the conventions of technical writing, a valuable skill in many fields.
Minor Electives
Expand your expertise with courses in consulting, proposal development, persuasive writing, social storytelling, user-centered design, and conflict management. To build versatile skills that today’s employers seek, select six credits from these engaging options. One elective must be a Writing course.
- WRITE303 – Consulting with Writers (3)
- WRITE314 – Proposal Development (3)
- WRITE408 – Writing for Nonprofits and Social Media (3)
- WRITE280 – Social Storytelling and Leadership (3)
- WRITE304 – Writing Persuasively (3)
- WRITE403 – Editing for Clear Communication (3)
- WRITE416 – User-Centered Design Principles (3)
- COMM435 – Collaboration and Facilitation (3)
- CONFLICT401 – Negotiation (3)
- CONFLICT390 – Conflict Management (3)
- SOC390 – Conflict Management (3)
- COMM390 – Conflict Management (3)
This minor is more than a credential—it’s a comprehensive toolkit to lead with clarity, manage teams, and drive results through effective communication. Prepare yourself to make a real impact.