Undergraduate certificate in Leadership Studies
(9 credits)
Required courses
LEAD 150 Foundations of Leadership (3)
LEAD 202 Leadership & Group Dynamics (3)
LEAD 395 Advanced Leadership Internship (3)
Other interdisciplinary leadership courses
LEAD 200 Transformative Leadership (3)
LEAD 295 Leadership Independent Study (3)
LEAD 495 Advanced Independent Research (3)
LEAD 499 Special Topics (1-3)
Organizational Leadership
MGMT 315 Leadership Theory and Practice
MGMT 410 Ethical Considerations in Business (VE)
NURS 415 Management of Complex Health Problems I
NURS 417 Management of Complex Health Problems II
NURS 424 Professional Issues
PSYC 210 Motivation & Leadership in Sports
PSYC 245 Psychology of Leadership
PSYC 246 Business & Organizational Psychology
RELS 301 Moral Issues in Health Care (RE, VE)
SOCW 375 Social Research (WR)
Ethics & Social Justice
PHIL 225 Philosophy of the Human Person (PH)
PHIL 236 Ethical Decision Making (PH, VE)
PHIL 340 Contemporary Ethical Problems (VE)
PHIL 350 Women Philosophers (PH, WS)
RELS 211 Justice Seekers & Peacemakers (RE, VE)
RELS 265 Christian Service & Leadership (RE)
Global Leadership
ECON 265 Women in the World Economy (GI, WS)
POLS 310 Political Leadership & Social Justice (AE,WS,VE)
POLS 325 Environmental Law & Policy
POLS 340 Women & Politics (WS)
PSYC 346 Writing Women’s Lives (WS, HE)
WMST 230 Feminist Theories (WS, WR)
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
LEAD150: Introduction to Leadership Studies (3)
This course provides an introduction to some traditional and contemporary theories and models of leadership, with a particular focus on women-centered leadership. The course explores the issues and concepts involved in achieving personal and social change through leadership. Topics include the nature of change, transaction, and transformation; the nature of leadership in a complex, globalized world; leadership and personal identity; servant leadership; leading in/through diversity; leadership and gender issues. Students participate in service learning experiences in the local community.
LEAD200 Transformative Leader (3)
This course challenges students to become more effective, collaborative and value-driven leaders, and to share what they have learned by building more responsive organizations and communities. The course, organized into four sections, offers students the opportunity to (1) assess their leadership capability, (2) explore leadership theories and concepts, (3) develop new skills and competencies, and (4) practice leadership skills in an applied learning project. Participants will explore the concepts and issues surrounding leadership in a global setting, using the readings, cases and applied exercises from across the institute curriculum. In addition, participants will engage in leadership development exercises and simulations that will enhance their self awareness, build leadership skills across competencies, and practice these skills culminating in the completion of a personal leadership map.
LEAD202 Leadership & Group Dynamics (3)
This course provides effective, imaginative and compassionate exercises and simulations that develop collaborative group process and dynamics. Students develop skills in working with others to identify, achieve, and evaluate common goals.
Prerequisite: LEAD150
LEAD395 Advanced Leadership Internship (3)
The internship or service learning experience fosters the practical application of leadership skills in an organizational and/or community setting.
Prerequisite: LEAD150 and LEAD202 or permission of the instructor.
LEAD495 Advanced Independent Research (3)
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Students work closely with a faculty member to identify relevant
Readings, conduct in-depth research on a contemporary leadership issue, and plan a final project that integrates the student's findings.
Prerequisite: LEAD150 and LEAD202 or permission of the instructor.
