Minor in Community and Leadership Development

Who is this program for?

A minor in Community & Leadership Development is perfect for students passionate about fostering social change, building strong communities, and developing leadership skills. This program prepares students for careers in community organizing, nonprofit management, public administration, and education by providing expertise in teamwork, conflict resolution, and strategic planning.

Program Overview

The Community and Leadership Development minor equips students with the skills to empower others and build capacity in diverse communities through coursework in communication, leadership, and social learning. This minor complements any major and is ideal for students interested in fostering positive change in both rural and urban settings.

Whether students aspire to lead nonprofit initiatives, work in public service, or strengthen community networks, this minor cultivates the skills and mindset needed to make a meaningful impact. Please reach out to CAFEadvising@uky.edu if you have questions about this program.

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What You'll Learn

Earning a minor in Community and Leadership Development provides students with a dynamic foundation in leadership, communication, and community engagement. Designed to complement any major, the minor equips students with the tools to foster positive change, in both rural and urban settings, through hands-on, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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