Leadership Studies Program

Building Inclusive Leadership for a Just World 

Leadership Studies at the University of Denver supports the 4D Experience by promoting inclusive leadership through intellectual engagement, personal development, collaborative problem-solving and community-engaged learning. We provide multidisciplinary curricular and co-curricular offerings in the study of leadership that position our graduates to contribute to the public good.   

Our Programs:

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CWC Leadership Scholars

Join a Community of Leaders

Our cohort-based Leadership Scholars Program develops diverse, thoughtful, civically-responsible leaders who thrive at DU and beyond. Our program harnesses the open and supportive environment that is the legacy of the Colorado Women’s College.

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PLP Leadership Studies Program

PLP is a transformational learning experience that combines course work, a residential community, civic engagement, and professional networks to equip 21st century citizen leaders. Through the study and practice of leadership, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become an effective, collaborative leader in whatever field you choose.

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Leadership Studies Minor for Air Force and Army ROTC Programs

Students participating in the Air Force and Army ROTC Programs can also earn a leadership studies minor at the University of Denver. By successfully completing two additional four-credit courses offered through the Leadership Studies Department, all ROTC students will earn a minor that complements their ROTC leadership coursework. Email leadership@du.edu with any questions.  

Leadership Studies Minor Learning Outcomes

The Leadership Studies Department is dedicated to providing students with a strong foundation in leadership. These learning outcomes reflect the skills and knowledge students will develop as part of the minor:

By the end of the leadership studies minor, students will be able to:  

  •  demonstrate effective communication skills including listening, dialogue, persuasion, and conflict transformation. 

  • articulate a robust conceptualization of inclusive leadership as personal, relational, sensitive to power, culturally and contextually situated, accessible to everyone, and ethically infused.  

  • critically and constructively engage their own and other identities, values, and positionality as leaders in diverse contexts.  

  • assess communities to understand their needs and co-create adaptive leadership approaches. 

  • apply a personal leadership praxis (framework, models, and skills) to real world contexts.