Undergraduate Programs

The Leadership Studies program was developed in partnership with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership development company, which works with Fortune 500 companies and global clients. The Department of Leadership Studies houses the Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies, Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences with 8 concentrations and a Bachelor of Sciences in University Studies. The Leadership Studies degree is offered on-campus as a hybrid program. The University Studies degree is only offered online.

Bachelor of Science in Leadership Studies 

The Leadership Studies degree is for those who want a degree plan that fits their career choices in management. In partnership with FranklinCovey®, the Leadership Studies degree is made up of an essentials management course, five leadership courses and four professional development courses.

B.S. Leadership Studies Info

Bachelor of Science in University Studies 

This degree offers a flexible degree path designed around your previous education, professional experience and future career goals. Students can customize their coursework across several academic areas while developing valuable skills in communication, critical thinking and problem-solving.

B.S. Univeristy Studies Info

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences 

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) at Lamar University is designed specifically for students who have already earned an associate degree. Only students with an associate degree are eligible to choose these concentrations, as the program builds directly on prior technical or workforce education. 

BAAS Degree & Concentration Info

Minor in Leadership and Communication 

All majors across Lamar University can choose a leadership and communication minor to enhance their resume. Students with a leadership and communication minor gain a more comprehensive skillset in leadership and have access to more options when choosing a career path.   

Leadership and Communication Minor Info

Certificates

In the Leadership Studies Program, you can earn up to six FranklinCovey® Certificates of Knowledge.  Each knowledge exam is multiple choice, takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, and is monitored with the support of a third-party proctoring service.  

FranklinCovey Certificates:

  • Leading at the Speed of Trust® (Included in Personal Branding Course) 
  • Unconscious Bias® (Included in Creative Thinking Course) 
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® (Included in Performance Leadership Course) 
  • 5 Choices® (Included in Personal Productivity Course) 
  • 4 Disciplines of Execution® (Included in Leader Coaching Course) 
  • 4 Essential Roles of Leadership® (Included in Career and Communication Strategies) 

Benefits of completing certificates: 

  • FranklinCovey's® leadership certificates are recognized by employers worldwide. 
  • Signify that a learner has demonstrated a firm understanding of the key concepts of a course 
  • Provides marketable and transferable skills that are vital to success in any industry or career 
  • Help put yourself in an optimal position to get hired or promoted, and thrive in any workplace