Leadership Studies Minor

Emphasizes management functions and management systems. Enhances understanding of the managerial role and its influence on organizational performance. Facilitates understanding of managerial activities involving human, technical and conceptual skills within behavioral, classical and management science approaches. Campus: Fall, every year; WOL: August, March, and May.

This course provides a framework for leadership in modern society, where students work individually and in teams to apply the fundamental theories of leadership to cases and projects. Theories of leadership will be described and students will analyze the major leadership traits of past leaders most influential in their lives. Students will begin to value and embrace leadership not as a position but as an ongoing developmental process. All human beings have the capacity to lead and influence the world for noble purposes and course components reflect servant leadership philosophies and leadership related to SMWC’s mission including women’s rights, environmentalism and sustainability.

Examines individual concepts, individual-organizational interface, the organization itself and organizational processes and characteristics. Campus: Spring, even years; WOL: October. Prerequisite: BU 241.

This course holistically explores the essential aspects of transformational leadership and the tools used by transformational leaders to conduct business in a rapidly changing environment. Students study a comprehensive conceptualization of leadership that includes influence and styles, aspects of management including budgetary control, operations and information technology, and approaches to organizational change. Finally, the idea of total leadership is explored through social responsibility and servant leadership. Prerequisite: LS 275

Principles and strategies involved in leading teams and community organizations. Students will examine leadership dynamics in small groups and reflect on applications in various settings. Team service project with student or community organization. Prerequisite: LS 375.

As a capstone course for the 3+1 program, students will build on the foundational and context courses, and integrate technology with practical leadership applications. Students will explore a variety of leadership topics, such as community leadership, civic engagement and social responsibility using practical-based learning modules that incorporate leadership theory from earlier courses. Students will apply appropriate technology that allows them to build an effective collaboration model. Enrollment by department permission only. Prerequisite: LS 375.

Extensive coverage of the basic concepts and methods, major theories and results of research in the field of personality. Prerequisite: PS 111.

Course introduces the student to many facets of theatre: directing, acting, technical aspects, literature and history. Students also attend and critique a variety of plays. Fall, every year.

Examination of cultural differences in perception and communication behavior. Study of the methods for overcoming barriers to promote better intercultural communication. Campus only. As needed. Prerequisite: CO 111 or consent of instructor.

The study of law and the legal system. Introduces case law, analysis and ethical consideration in our world. Provides an overview of the courts, civil and criminal procedure, torts, contracts, property law and the individual’s rights. An excellent course for any student because of its practical, universal content and for students who are interested in attending law school. August, October, January, May every year.