Leadership Studies, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership Studies is the only online undergraduate program offered at Piedmont College. This program is structured for students who may have already earned a two-year degree or have completed some courses toward a four-year degree. This program features a six course (18 credit hours) core centered on content directly related to leadership. To complement this leadership core, Leadership Studies majors complete the program of study by choosing seven additional content courses from a wide range of areas including accounting, business administration, criminal justice, math, mass communications, political science, psychology, and sociology. Students may shape the program to best serve their interests, needs, and career goals.
Leadership Studies Curriculum Outline
Bachelor of Arts Degree
General Education
Piedmont College Requirement
| PDMT 1101 | Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.
Leadership Studies Major
Leadership Studies Core
Elective Courses
Choose seven electives (21 hours)
General Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120
MATH 2100, PSYC 2290, SOCI 2210: These courses also satisfy general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, leadership studies majors may have up to 40 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.