John Brown University

“There is a heightened need today for young people with the moral courage, intellectual capacity and sense of community to navigate through the complexity of this world.”  

— Wendy Soderquist Togami - Director of Emerging Leaders/Communications

 

John Brown University, founded in Northwest Arkansas in 1919, serves over 2,000 students from 49 nations and 42 states. JBU is a Christian university committed to providing quality academics within a distinctly Christian community. The university has no denominational affiliation and admits students of any faith. JBU is a vibrant and growing independent Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions


John Brown University shares our same passion for equipping the next generation of leaders. Through our partnership, JBU offers a variety of opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students such as the Soderquist Fellowship, two Masters Programs, and the Leadership Studies Minor.

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The Leadership Studies Minor

The Leadership Studies Minor is a powerful addition to any major. It is designed to be broad in its style, grounded in academic thought, and practical in its application. In just 19 credit hours, you can greatly increase your leadership skills, not to mention your marketability after graduation! The minor is sponsored by The Soderquist Center, giving you access to some of today’s best leaders. Talk to your advisor today to find out more!

Courses

  •   Leadership Theory and Practice
LDR 2XX3 3 hours
  •   Leadership Competencies
LDR 2553 3 hours
  •   Service Learning (Independent Study)
LDR 2115 1 hour
  •   Organizational Behavior
LDR 3563 3 hours
 
One of the following:
  •   Selected Topics: Leadership in History
HIST 3413 3 hours
  •   The American Presidency
POL 3143 3 hours
 
  •   Leadership Studies Electives
  6 hours
  •   A list of upper division courses from different academic divisions across campus is available upon request.
For more information, please contact Wendy Soderquist Togami (WSoderquist@jbu.edu).