This board-based program allows you to focus on the area of non-profit service.  Many Community Leadership courses emphasize applied learning through practical experience allowing students to emerge from this program with solid professional ties with non-profit organizations, governmental services, and/or tribal agencies. In addition, our Community Leadership program provides you with a combination of social science basics, communication theory, and non-profit business concepts to be an effective community leadership professional.

Montana State University - Northern, Community Leadership

The program is aimed at students who want to be involved in their communities, help others realize their potential, and seek a career in non-profit organization management or government service.

• Gain a strong academic background that combines social science, communications and business while developing professional leadership skills.
• Tailor MSU-N's Community Leadership degree to focuses on the areas of service and leadership that most interest you.
• Learn from knowledgeable faculty members who have experience in non-profit organization management, grassroots planning and development, and implementing community change.

Bachelor's in Community Leadership: Forward-thinking. Motivational.

• The Community Leadership degree at MSU-Northern emphasizes applied learning through practical experience.
• Emerge from the program with strong professional connections and a solid academic background.
• Gain the necessary combination of social science foundations and communication theory to be an effective community service professional.
• Build a solid foundation for continuing your education towards a graduate degree in law, social work, or a related specialized profession.

Community Leadership Faculty: Multi-disciplined. Student-focused.

• Study with MSU-Northern professors who are as passionate about helping create positive change as they are about teaching students to pursue leadership careers.
• Learn from educators with backgrounds in a diverse range of disciplines, such as social science, communication, and business.

Community Leadership Curriculum: Broad-based coursework. Hands-on learning.

• Practical Foundation – Take courses in business, communications, writing, sociology, and psychology as part of the Community Leadership degree at MSU-N.

• Management – Develop a background in conflict management, non-profit organization management, and the design and assessment of community programs through the Community Leadership curriculum.

• Real-Life Experience – Gain hands-on experience with non-profit organizations, governmental services, or tribal agencies.