Leadership Studies, MA

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Northwest University MA in Leadership Studies prepares graduate students for higher levels of responsible leadership. Our students learn how to lead so they can make a difference in the organizations that they serve.

Program Requirements

LDRS 5173 - Leadership Theory 3 credits
LDRS 5283 - Group Dynamics and Personnel Development 3 credits
LDRS 5383 - Organizational Leadership 3 credits
LDRS 5493 - Leading Change 3 credits
LDRS 5543 - Organizational Communication and Conflict Resolution 3 credits
LDRS 5673 - Leadership Ethics and Virtues 3 credits

Cognate Electives: 18

Ministry Leadership Cognate

PMIN 5253 - Spiritual Formation and Development 3 credits
PMIN 6193 - Pastoral Care and Human Development 3 credits
Ministry Leadership Electives 12 credits
(Graduate level credits selected from BIBL, CHIS, CMIN, PMIN, and THEO)

Total: 36 Semester Credits

Academic Progress

Students whose academic histories reflect a GPA below 2.7 (“B” level) may be admitted to the program on academic probation. Students may also be placed on probation if their GPA falls below 3.0. Students are given one academic term to show improvement and to raise their GPA to at least 3.0, at which point they are removed from probationary status. If the student’s GPA has been below 3.0 for two or more terms, he or she is placed on academic suspension (disqualification). Students must earn at least a 3.0 overall grade point average to graduate.