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LSS 300 PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP (3 s.h.)
Examines the keys to effective leadership in both personal
and interpersonal contexts. Uses group exercises, case analysis,
role-playing, lecture, multimedia methods, and out-of-class
research. Students develop practical skills in trust building,
goal setting, time management, team building, communication,
and group process. Students complete the Franklin Covey
7 Habits of Highly Effective People curriculum and receive
certificates widely respected throughout corporate America.
Emphasizes ethical leadership, personal responsibility,
and community service. Provides significant benefits for
all career fields, including business, government, and the
non-profit sector. Open to all students. No prerequisites.
Offered all semesters.
LSS 320 THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF LEADERSHIP
(3 s.h.)
Examines various theories and models of leadership and their practical
application in different organizations and settings. The course
addresses the structure of organizations and the styles of leadership
effective in different situations. Students learn practical skills
such as group process, problem solving, active listening, team building,
and effective presentation skills. Students engage in campus activities
in a leadership role. Designed to provide leadership practice and
confidence. (Open to juniors and seniors, or to other students with
the instructor’s permission.) This course is offered every
spring semester.
LSS 340 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP
(3 s.h.)
Explores the role of leadership in current political, economic,
and social issues by using various approaches, including fiction,
film, discussion, and case studies. Examines well-known leaders,
past and present: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Develops leadership
potential through practical, skills-building exercises in decision
making, project planning, and communicating. Teaches and uses computer
applications throughout the term. (Open to all students.) This course
is offered every fall semester.
LSS 470, 471 SENIOR INTERNSHIP 3, (6
s.h.)
Students serve in internships in a government agency, nonprofit
organization, or business. This course includes journal writing,
readings, and a minimum of 100 contact hours with the organization
(for 3 hours of credit). LSS 471 can be taken alternatively for
a full-time internship approved by the Program Director. The internship
should be done in the senior year. Credit cannot be received for
both LSS 470 and 471. Prerequisites: LSS 200, 201, and 301. These
courses are offered as needed. Approval by the Program Director
is needed prior to registration.
LSS 485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP
(3 s.h.)
When warranted, instructors offer this course to examine topics
not covered by normal course offerings. Students engage in discussions,
readings, research, practical exercises, and writing, as required.
It is open to juniors and seniors who are minoring in Leadership
Studies, and others by permission of the instructor. Topics vary
and are announced in advance. This course is offered as needed.
Prerequisite: LSS 200.
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