Leadership Studies
see also: 2002-2003
Course Schedule
Leadership Studies Minor: Leadership is a specialized ability
necessary for success in particular endeavors and for success in life in
general. All the key institutions in our society -- arts, business,
education, government, health care, human services, religious, scientific
and social -- require effective leaders.
Leadership Studies is a multidisciplinary minor designed to fit the
liberal arts curriculum of the college. It consists of 22 credits, to
include the following required courses:
LSP 101 Leadership Development
LSP 102 Leadership Practicum
LSP 201 Leadership Theories, Styles, Realities
LSP 202 Leadership in Groups and Organizations
LSP 396 Junior Leadership Seminar
LSP 496 Senior Leadership Seminar
Students, in consultation with their major advisor(s) and the Leadership
program director, elect other courses that match their organizational and
career interests. They may also complete an internship or independent
study with an organization. A specific plan will be developed in
consultation with the Leadership program director.
Leadership 101 and 102 are usually taken in the freshmen year; 201
and 202 in the sophomore year, 396 and 496 in the junior and senior
years. The Leadership Seminars are designed to help students integrate
curricular and co-curricular programs into a strategy for continuing
leadership development. Unless students have public speaking training,
they are also required to take Speech 105 or 111. A course required
in a student’s major field of study may not be counted as part of
this minor.
LOWER DIVISION
LSP-101 Leadership Development 2.0 cr.
A study of leadership roles and skills in college organization and
activities. The course is designed for students who want to assume
leadership positions during college and their careers afterwards. Should
be taken in the freshman year. Limited enrollment.
LSP-102 Leadership Practicum 2.0 cr.
A continuation of Leadership 101 for students who are interested in
leadership roles in college and other organizations and wish to continue
improving their leadership competencies.
LSP-201 Leadership Theories, Styles, & Realities 2.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 101 and 102, or permission. This course is designed to
challenge students to apply the theoretical and philosophical aspects of
leadership to their organizations. Topics addressed include leadership
style, motivation, group process, team building, communication, power and
authority, and ethics in leadership.
LSP-202 Leadership in Groups & Organizations 2.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 201 or permission. This course is a continuation of LSP
201 designed to support students in leadership positions in on-campus
and off-campus groups and organizations. Students will be challenged
to improve their leadership competencies and reflect on their experiences.
UPPER DIVISION
LSP-396 Junior Leadership Seminar 1.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 201 or permission. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
A continuous series of seminars each semester for juniors. Seminars
involve reading, directed research, discussions, experiments, speakers and
skill practice. An internship plan is developed for each participant.
LSP-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 396 and 496 or permission. This culminating experience
provides students with the opportunity to pursue an approved
interdisciplinary project of choice to increase their understanding of
leadership effectiveness in the real world. See independent study
guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
LSP-496 Senior Leadership Seminar 1.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 396 or permission. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
A continuous series of seminars each semester for seniors. Leadership
competencies such as communication, problem solving, decision making,
objective setting and self-development are emphasized throughout.
Organizational sponsors and mentors are involved in the seminar.
LSP-497 Internship & Integrating Seminar 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Prereq.: LSP 396 and 496 or permission. The intern will assume the role of
leadership at an approved site to apply the theoretical aspects of
leadership in a real organization. In addition to meeting the onsite
requirement of the internship sponsor, students will share their
interpretation of organizational dynamics during campus seminar sessions.
See internship guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
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