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Leadership Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Program Overview

Drawing from various academic departments and schools in the university, the leadership studies major is for students wanting a broad base of knowledge. Housed in the History, Humanities and Government Department, this degree is designed to meet the educational goals of three types of students, those for whom the bachelor's degree is the terminal degree and who therefore want their education to prepare them for all life's duties-public and private, those for whom the bachelor's degree is preparatory to certain graduate or professional programs and those for whom the University does not offer a major appropriate for their career goals.

The leadership studies major selects two areas of interest and develops an extensive knowledge base in each interest area. Because of its unique structure, students selecting this major are encouraged to declare by their sophomore year and work closely with their degree advisor.

Student Societies, Clubs and Extracurricular opportunities

“The Leadership Studies Degree Program gave me the opportunity to earn my degree while continuing to work full time in corporate America. Such a blessing to immediately utilize the skills I was taught in a real work place environment.”

Student: Jaimie
Major: Leadership Studies
Hometown: Broken Arrow, OK

Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL)
Equips all majors with the knowledge and experience to work within government and includes a five-day competition at the Oklahoma state capitol.
Model United Nations (MUN)
A mock United Nations assembly attended each year by ORU students as representatives of different nations. Diplomatic and research skills are highlighted.
Leadership Conference
Held each January in Washington D.C.
Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program (OSLEP)
Provides academic seminars in Oklahoma City throughout the year.
Phi Alpha Theta
Honor Society for history and social studies education majors with honors standing.
College Republicans
A club for students interested in involvement in the Republican political party.
Young Democrats
A club for students interested in involvement in the Democrat political party.
International Community Development Club
Links students to the community through informational and influential avenues of missionary speakers, videos, outreaches and experience trips

Outcomes

Students with a leadership studies degree find careers in professions such as law, government, business, journalism, teaching, and any field that requires knowledge of national and world events.