Leadership

Course Catalog

Requirements for a minor

Leadership

Total courses required Five and one-half
Core courses LEAD 228 and LEAD 333
Other required courses Social Context--Complete one course from these options: (ANTH 151, COMM 225, COMM 227, COMM 325, COMM 326, COMM 327, COMM 328, SOC 100, SOC 210, SOC 329, PSY 100, PSY 260/261, PSY 350, PSY 360/361, PSY 364, WGSS 140).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion--Complete one course with PPD designation in addition to the PPD course taken as a graduation requirement (may not overlap with other courses taken for the minor).

Conceptual Contexts--Choose one course from the selections below as a global, historical, economic, environmental, ethical, political, and/or religious context on which to center your study in the minor (ASIA 140, CLST 100, CLST 153, CLST 154, ECON 100, ECON 245, ECON 262, ECON 320, ENG 171, ENG 181, ENG 191, GEOS 110, GEOS 117, GEOS 125, GEOS 190, HIST 216, HIST 255, HIST 259, HIST 264, HIST 265, HIST 278, HIST 281, HIST 342, HIST 374, HIST 375, LEAD 197A, PHIL 209 with ethics-related topic, PHIL 230, PHIL 232, PHIL 233, PHIL 234, POLS 130, POLS 150, POLS 170, POLS 240, POLS 290, POLS 315, POLS 335, POLS 390, REL 130, REL 132, REL 197 with leadership-related topic, REL 253, REL 259, REL 267, REL 290, REL 360, WGSS 262).

At least one-half credit of practicum chosen from extended studies courses, or internships, or independent study, or field experience done as part of another course (COMM 299, GLH 301, HONR 221, HONR 222, HONR 320, UNIV 300, UNIV 301, UNIV 310, UNIV 315; options requiring approval: UNIV OCS-with credit, UNIV 299).

For any of the four areas above, other course options may be approved in consultation with the minor advisor.

Senior Requirement--Successful completion of an 1800 to 2400 word integrative reflection essay that highlights the unique contribution of each of the above courses to the students' conceptualization of leadership studies (C or higher). This essay will be completed as a component of LEAD 333 when appropriate, or in consultation with the minor advisor if necessitated by the schedule for completion of courses.

Number 300 and 400 level courses Two

Courses in Leadership

LEAD 228

Foundations of Leadership

This course establishes a conceptual foundation for the study of leadership. From this foundation, students will be equipped to further build their knowledge of leadership through both coursework and applied experience. Students will examine case studies, engage with guest speakers, and study the key theoretical concepts of modern leadership study. Conceptual areas covered include inclusive leadership, leader member exchange theory, transformational leadership, authentic leadership, servant leadership, adaptive leadership, and team leadership. Contexts considered cross disciplinary boundaries and will include corporate, community, political, and education leadership.

Distribution Area Prerequisites Credits
Social Science 1 course

LEAD 333

Ethical Perspectives for Leadership

This course will examine ethical perspectives for leadership study and practice. Students will analyze case studies, delve into primary readings, and complete a research project analyzing an ethical challenge for leadership practice.

Distribution Area Prerequisites Credits
1 course