Leadership Development

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Why choose Leadership Development?

  • People who combine inspiring leadership with the management skills to effectively guide processes are in high demand among both small and large businesses in Mid-State’s district.
  • Students will learn from faculty who are high-performing leaders with real-world experience.
  • This program is a great fit for those who want to attain the full associate degree or for those who simply wish to skill up in any specific area of their leadership through individual course completion.
People enter the business world from all walks of life, and it’s not uncommon for the hardworking and dedicated to advance until they are directing the work of others. However, not all great employees will automatically make great leaders without formal training in leading people and managing processes.

Program Locations

Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910

Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449

Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Online

What You'll Learn

Designed for individuals currently employed and working closely with their employer on skill development, Mid-State’s Leadership Development program prepares students for success in effectively managing processes and inspiring a diverse workforce.

In this program you’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to lead the operations of a business including helping organizations adapt to change, encouraging innovation, displaying a variety of effective leadership skills, demonstrating critical-thinking skills, and using communication skills appropriate in a professional and collaborative environment. You’ll grow your skills in planning, finance, team building, leadership, safety, project management, decision making, talent development, supervision, innovation, and the use of software. Every course directly applies learning to the student’s real-world work environment through various projects. As a graduate of the Leadership Development associate degree, you’ll be prepared for leadership roles in any organization.

Outcomes

  • Utilize quality strategies and tactics.
  • Apply effective leadership skills.
  • Apply human resource policies and procedures.
  • Perform supervisory management functions to achieve organizational objectives.

Employability Skills

  • Behave Responsibly:  Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
  • Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
  • Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
  • Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
  • Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility

Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.

Estimated Entire Program Cost

Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,873.17
  • Books: $1,537.62
  • Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
  • Total Estimated Cost: $11,410.79

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program is eligible for full Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending. 

This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.

Term: 1
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10196190 Leadership Development  3
  10101140 Accounting 1  3
-or- 10102121 Finance and Budgeting  3
  10196189 Team Building and Problem Solving 3
  10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication  3
-or- 10801198 Speech  3
  10801195 Written Communication  3
-or- 10801136 English Composition 1  3
  10102231 Business Networking 1
  Term Total   16 Credits
       
Term: 2
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10103106 Microsoft Office-Introduction  3
  10196188 Project Management 3
  10196192 Managing for Quality 3
  10804107 College Mathematics  3
-or- 10804118 Intermediate Algebra with Applications  4
-or- 10804189 Introductory Statistics  3
  10196152 Strategic Leadership 3
  10102230 Business Communities 1
  Term Total   16-17 Credits
       
Term: 3
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10809172 Introduction to Diversity Studies  3
-or- 10809122 Introduction to American Government  3
-or- 10809196 Introduction to Sociology  3
  10196191 Supervision  3
  10196135 Conflict Resolution 3
  10196136 Managing Risk & Safety 3
  10102233 Negotiation Skills 1
  10196151 Leadership Mentorship 1
  Term Total   14 Credits
       
Term: 4
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10809166 Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application  3
  10809198 Introduction to Psychology  3
-or- 10809188 Developmental Psychology  3
  10196171 Organizational Development 3
  10196139 Workplace Innovation 3
  10196150 Ethical Leadership 3
  Term Total   15 Credits
       
  Program Total   61-62 Credits

Instructors

Careers

  • Supervisor
  • Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Administrator
  • Director
     

Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

“The instructors are great. They are encouraging and always want to see their students succeed—they’re proud when they see students achieving their goals.”

JODILYNN FEIT
GRADUATE

Choose Your Path

Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.

TransferDual CreditCredit for Prior Learning

Leadership Development Pathway