Military Leadership, Minor


At a Glance: program details

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No
Hone your leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, motivate teams, negotiate and solve any challenge you may encounter. Complement your major by gaining this specialized skill set that is sought by many employers.

Program Description

The minor program in military leadership is designed to enhance students' learning experience by providing tools that prepare them for leadership roles in various organizations. Students complete courses that cover academic and practical skills, including:

  • effective communication
  • leadership ethos
  • negotiation
  • problem-solving
  • staff motivation and empowerment
  • team-building

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Students in the Bachelor of Arts programs in history or religious studies may not use HST or REL courses to meet the elective requirement for this minor.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.


Career Outlook

Graduates of the minor program in military leadership have knowledge of the military as a profession and its purpose and capabilities in support of national defense. Graduates with this minor have enhanced problem-solving abilities and critical and creative thinking skills. This program assists graduates who are pursuing careers in support of the Department of Defense.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Management Analysts


  • Growth: 9.7%
  • Median Salary*: 95290
  Bright Outlook

Chief Executives


  • Growth: -8.2%
  • Median Salary*: 189520

Command and Control Center Officers


  • Growth: %
  • Median Salary*: 0

Command and Control Center Specialists


  • Growth: %
  • Median Salary*: 0

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.4%
  • Median Salary*: 76250

Training and Development Managers


  • Growth: 6.5%
  • Median Salary*: 120000
  Bright Outlook

General and Operations Managers


  • Growth: 4.2%
  • Median Salary*: 98100
  Bright Outlook

Human Resources Managers


  • Growth: 5.2%
  • Median Salary*: 130000
  Bright Outlook

Information Technology Project Managers


  • Growth: 9.7%
  • Median Salary*: 98740
  Bright Outlook

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.7%
  • Median Salary*: 83770

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).




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