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Leadership Studies
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Leadership studies course offerings LEAD 100 Leadership Theory and PracticeIntroduces 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 336 / POLI 336 Executive Leadership An examination of executive leadership at the national, state and local levels in the U.S. Focuses on leadership development, leadership styles and the impact of leadership in governing. Prerequisite: POLI 130 or LEAD 200. Spring semester, alternate years. LEAD 350 Leadership in Modern Mass Movements ( See Infrequently Offered Courses section of the college catalog) LEAD 360 Gender and Leadership ( See Infrequently Offered Courses section of the college catalog) 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 are 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 Instructor’s consent. - |
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Leadership Studies Phone: (920) 403-4023 |
