College of Education - Educational Leadership Concentration
Educational Leadership Concentration
Dr. James Coaxum
Program coordinator
856.256.4779
coaxum@rowan.edu
Program Description
The undergraduate Concentration in Leadership Studies is an interdisciplinary effort, designed to
address the needs of students, from various academic backgrounds, who wish to gain knowledge and
experience in developing and practicing leadership skills. The concentration allows students to explore
leadership inside and outside the classroom in addition to providing them with the opportunity to
practice leadership within an organizational setting. The program focuses on the nature of leadership in
a variety of settings and will help students prepare for leadership responsibility on campus, in the
community, and in their professions. The concentration consists of 18 credit hours.
Program Information
Students must complete 18 credits hours to satisfy the Concentration in Leadership Studies. There are
9 credit hours in the Leadership Core; 3 credit hours in the Communication Core; and, 6 credit hours
in the Interdicisplinary Core. Any student wishing to pursue a Concentration in Leadership Studies
should contact the coordinator for further information and advisement.
Concentration Requirements
Leadership Core: 9 credit hours
Communication Core: 3 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Core: 6 credit hours
Required Courses
