2017-2018 Catalog

 

Leadership Studies - B.S.

The Leadership Studies major, as an interdisciplinary study program, must be studied in the context of another major as a way of maximizing the students' potential to either further their education or acquire the necessary leadership knowledge, experiences and basic skills for future employments. Students pursuing the Leadership Studies major must also select Interdisciplinary Leadership Electives as a context where leadership theories, models and concepts should apply toward the fulfillment of their career goals, ministry passions and professional development.

Requirements (45 credits)

Leadership Core (27 credits) *

LDR-200Foundations of Leadership

3

LDR-300Leadership and Followership

3

LDR-350Leadership and Teams

3

LDR-360Leadership and Theological Anthropology

3

LDR-390Leadership and Organization

3

LDR-400Leadership and Change

3

LDR-420Leadership and Authenticity

3

LDR-430Leadership and Conflict

3

LDR-475Leadership Project (Leading for Community Improvement)

3

Integrative Courses (6 credits) *

LDR-180Leadership Seminar I

1

LDR-280Leadership Seminar II

1

LDR-380Leadership Seminar III

1

LDR-480Leadership Capstone Seminar

3

*If required core or integrative courses are not offered, the Leadership Studies Program will approve existing replacement courses.

Interdisciplinary Leadership Electives (12 credits)

Students will select 12 credit hours from one or both of the following blocks:

Leadership Studies

LDR-210Introduction to Leadership Development

0 to 1

LDR-225Student Leadership Practicum

0 to 3

LDR-235High Adventure Leadership Experience

1

LDR-245Peer Leader Practicum

1

LDR-246Mentoring Practicum

1

LDR-265International Servant Leadership Experience

1 to 3

LDR-325Leadership Internship

1 to 3

LDR-335Independent Study in Leadership

1 to 3

LDR-470Current Issues in Leadership

1 to 3

Course from the Context majors:

  • Arts & Music
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Nursing
  • Physical and Applied Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Teacher Education
  • Theology & Ministries
  • Others

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