The Leadership Studies minor seeks to promote leadership development by educating students for and about leadership in a complex world and is dedicated to advancing the field of leadership studies by building upon and critically evaluating existing theoretical, research-based and practical knowledge. The goal of the minor is to prepare students to serve effectively in formal and informal leadership roles in campus, local, national and global contexts. The Leadership Studies minor will allow students from any major to study leaders and leadership in a variety of contexts, as well as provide complementary leadership development opportunities that would include student organization leadership, leadership skills training programs and community leadership experiences.

The program encompasses and supports other Honors College programs such as the ePortfolio program, Grand Challenges Forum and Debate.