# Leadership Development Through Civic Engagement

- Minor

 

 

  ![Student wearing hijab and a t-shirt that reads "next gen service corps" holding papers and speaking to another person.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-03/012525_98089_Leadership-dev-civic-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=5n8Z7IAk) 

  

    

 



Do you see yourself as a leader or do you want to become one? Do you want to work with others to improve the community and world you live in? Develop practical life skills in leadership while growing your knowledge base with the Leadership Development Through Civic Engagement minor!

In this program, you will be taught how to serve and to motivate others to attain their highest potential, and learn to set direction and motivate the commitment of others to navigate change in the world. As part of this minor you will gain real-world experience engaging in your community to facilitate your development as a leader.

The 18-credit minor is open to students of all majors and is designed to give you the tools to engage and lead others in your chosen field. The three major components to the minor are:

- Completing the Psychology of Leadership course
- Completing one course in each of these four areas – Ethics/Values, Diverse Perspectives, Effective Citizenship, and Relational Dynamics
- Completing a co-operational internship – where you can practice and reflect upon leadership in your chosen field

Engage with others to practice leadership in the field you are most passionate about with the minor in Leadership Development Through Civic Engagement!

[See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/leadership-development-civic-engagement-minor/).

 

 

   Program Format On Campus 

 Estimated Program Cost 

In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs)

 School or College  College of Humanities and Social Sciences  Area of Study Social Sciences, Policy & Public Service 

   

 

 

    

 



## Career Opportunities

Team Leader  
Human Resource Manager



Business/Operations Manager  
General Manager



Entrepreneur





 

 

 

 

  

 



##  Featured Faculty

 

 

   ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/042814_2900_jennifer_bragger.jpg?h=19a6253c&itok=5Vg-XChx) 

### [Jennifer Bragger](/faculty-staff/jennifer-bragger)

- Professor
 
 

 

 

 

   Go to the previous slide  1/ 

   Go to the next slide 

 

 

##  Related Programs

 

 

 

 

- [Jurisprudence, Law and Society](/academics/programs/ba-jurisprudence-law-and-society)
    
    
    - BA
- [Justice Studies](/academics/programs/ba-justice-studies)
    
    
    - BA
- [Sustainability Science](/academics/programs/bs-sustainability-science)
    
    
    - BS
- [Political Science](/academics/programs/ba-political-science)
    
    
    - BA
 
  

 

 

   

 



##  Questions? We're Here to Help.

 

 

 

 

[Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office)

 Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

 

 

- <msuadm@montclair.edu>
- Telephone    [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444)
- Address    Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100
 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

##  Request Information

See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life.

 

 

 [Request Information](/request-info) 

 

 

###  Visit and Connect

Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive.

 

 

- [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour)
 
 

###  Apply to Montclair

Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future.

 

 

- [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)