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Leadership Studies (LEAD)

LEAD 100 Leadership Theory and Practice
Introduces and acquaints students with the history of leadership studies, past and current leadership theories and styles, and their practical implementation in the daily operational activities in the fields of health studies, engineering/manufacturing, international business, or education. The course focuses on definitional issues (What is leadership?) and explanations (How does it work?). At the end of the course, students are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge in various approaches, frameworks and activities of leadership theory, particularly within their chosen field of study, and be able to give practical examples of leadership within those fields. (Available only through the College Credit Program.)

LEAD 200 Introduction to Leadership Studies
This course focuses on definitional issues (What is leadership?) and explanation (How does it work?). The course also acquaints students with theories and practices of leadership in various arenas, as well as with styles of leadership that are most useful in these arenas. It explores ethics and leadership, gender and leadership, and the concepts of motivation and followership.

LEAD 350 Leadership in Modern Mass Movements
This course will examine both the theory and practice of leadership within the context of mass movements. These include religious movements, movements of social or environmental concerns, and nationalist movements from all regions of the world throughout the modern era. This course will seek to answer three questions in order to highlight and fully understand the significance of leadership in each of these movements. First, although leadership styles tend to differ according to doctrine and aspiration, what characteristics do all leaders of mass movements share in common? Second, why do individuals join and/or support mass movements? Third, how do leaders of mass movements motivate their followers? Prerequisite: LEAD 200.

LEAD 360 Gender and Leadership
Gender and Leadership examines a number of questions regarding the relationship of gender and leadership in different contexts: business, the political arena, and social movements. The course will address several questions, e.g. the role of gender in the emergence of leaders, the role of gender in the evaluation of leaders, the role of gender in explaining different leadership styles, and the role that gender plays in the success or failure of leaders. The course will examine the theoretical literature on gender and its relationship to leadership from a number of disciplinary perspectives- -communications, political science, psychology, and sociology. In addition, the course will also use case studies in order to determine the importance of gender and leadership in specific circumstances. Prerequisites: LEAD 200 or sophomore standing. Prerequisite: LEAD 200.

LEAD 378 / SOCI 378 Leadership and Society
This course provides an in-depth and critical assessment of various approaches to the roles that power, authority, leadership, and influence play in society. It studies the functioning of power in the social structure and contrasts that with the roles of authority and influence in culture. Leadership is studied in the linkages between structure and culture where values and institutions crucially intersect. The impact of leadership within various social institutions and across cultural, structural, and individual levels of interaction is examined. Its contributions to maintenance, change, and cohesiveness of communities and society- at-large is also studied. Students must read, report, and critique texts, research and debate issues, interview community leaders, and contextualize the contributions these leaders make. Keeping a reflective detailed journal and engaging in various team projects will be required. Prerequisite: LEAD 200.

LEAD 389 Special Topics
This is a seminar course that is offered whenever a mutual interest in a more specialized topic in Leadership Studies exists for a faculty member and a sufficient number of students.

LEAD 400 Leadership Studies Capstone
This course combines skills development and practical applications with the synthesis and integration of theories and concepts of leadership. The course provides students with the opportunity to observe, demonstrate, and apply socially responsible leadership on campus and in the community. As part of the seminar, students may participate as a discussion leader in the introductory leadership studies course, intern in a local service organization, or conduct original research on a leadership subject. Prerequisites: LEAD 200, Senior Standing, or consent of instructor.

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