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About Leadership Studies Curriculum

Students study the qualities and practices of effective leaders, global leadership, leadership & change, 21st Century leadership, and take honors courses that count for general education requirements in a learning community comprised of 100 "TR Scholars" from across the United States and the globe. The TR Program curriculum culminates in a Leadership Studies Minor. 

The TR Program experience includes, at no cost to the student, a wide array of special learning opportunities like a personal enhancement retreat, leadership satellite seminars, invited authors and speakers, national and regional honors conference participation, enhanced internships and study tours, and the privilege of living in honors housing. There are also service and study abroad opportunities. Those who take full advantage of the TR Program distinguish themselves academically and through service, and equip themselves for excellence in graduate school or any vocation.

What the TR Scholars are reading:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People By Stephen R. Covey	Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership By James M. Strock	Our Iceberg is Melting By John Kotter
The World is Flat By Thomas L. Friedman	Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t By Jim Collins	Creative Leadership: Skills That Drive Change By Gerald J. Puccio, Mary C. Murdock, and Marie Mance

The TR Program adds a distinctive layer of excellence to the collegiate experience at Dickinson State University . . .[and it] fits into the University’s efforts to educate and to retain leaders for this region. The TR Program clearly adds value to the entire campus community.
      –from the 2006 NCHC 5-Year Program Review Report

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS FOR GRADUATION WITH TR DISTINCTION          36

15 credits of the 36 total, count toward meeting the General Education requirement as substitute courses for baccalaureate degree-seeking students who must complete all 39 hours within the DSU General Education component.

10 credits of independent study, collaborative research, service learning, and study tour credits may be substituted for similar major/discipline requirements.

24 credits of the 36 total are taken in core Honors Leadership courses by all TR Scholars together as a learning community.

The Leadership Studies Minor is earned by completing the 23 credits detailed below.

Contact: Dr. Jon Brudvig Office: 701-483-2114 Fax: 701-483-2232