Leadership
The Leadership minor is operated as part of the college's Center for Leadership (CFL) to provide a relevant and vital leadership curriculum that equips students to lead faithfully and effectively in the vocation to which they are called.
Through meaningful coursework, practical experiences and mentoring, the Center for
Leadership guides students to discern their calling, develop their gifts and grow
as servant leaders.
Majors
Minors
- Leadership Minor
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We engage students academically and experientially with courses in leadership and a minor in leadership.
Required Courses:
Students will complete the following 12 credits of required coursework.
- LDRS 201 - Introduction to Leadership, 2 credits
- LDRS 291 - Theories and Fundamentals of Effective Leadership, 2 credits
- LDRS 292 - Applied Experiential Leadership, 2 credits
- LDRS 399 - Internship in Leadership, 4 credits
- LDRS 401 - Leadership Capstone, 2 credits
Elective courses:
Students are required to complete 8 credit hours from the following courses. Substitutions are possible with prior approval from a Center for Leadership Advisor.
- BUS 331 - Marketing Management, 4 credits
- COMM 210 - Interpersonal Communication, 4 credits
- COMM 220 - Task Group Leadership, 4 credits
- COMM 330 - Organizational Communication, 4 credits
- COMM 335 - Leadership Skills and Perspectives, 4 credits
- PSY 330 - Social Psychology, 4 credits
- PSY 350 - Industrial-Organization Psychology, 4 credits
Leadership
201. Introduction to Leadership — Students are introduced to basic theories and concepts in the study of leadership.
This course helps students become more self-aware in the context of servant leadership
and in viewing leadership in terms of their gifts and calling. Students are challenged
to think about leadership from a Christian perspective with the hope that they can
use it to inspire, influence and impact their world.
2 Credits | Fall, Spring
291. Theories and Fundamentals of Effective Leadership — This course helps students reflect on leadership theory and social identities with
the objective of learning to use their own gifts and experiences to become an effective
leader. Students explore the concepts of servant leadership. The course is also designed
to help students understand others’ perspectives so they can be more flexible and
understanding leaders.
2 Credits | Fall, Spring
292. Applied and Experiential Leadership — This course examines how to build relationships to better lead and serve. It is an
experiential learning opportunity that involves using the skills of problem solving,
researching and interacting with a client. Students will learn about themselves, working
with a team and other leadership skills. It is designed to give students the opportunity
to positively influence clients and team members and to gain real-life leadership
experience.
2 Credits | Fall, Spring
295. Studies in Leadership — A course offered in response to student and instructor interest. Topics are not generally
covered in the regular course listings. Course may be taken multiple times if topics
are different.
1-4 Credits | As Needed
390. Independent Study in Leadership — An independent study is a program providing advanced students in leadership an opportunity
to broaden their perspectives or intensify study in a leadership area of unique interest.
1-4 Credits | As Needed
395. Studies in Leadership — A course offered in response to student and instructor interest. Topics are not generally
covered in the regular course listings. Course may be taken multiple times if topics
are different.
1-4 Credits | As Needed
399. Internships in Leadership — Students integrate an internship experience with readings and faculty- and advisor-guided
reflections and enhance their cultural, organizational, social, and personal awareness.
Enrollment in the class is dependent upon students finding their own internship placements
by working with staff in the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career.
4 Credits | Fall, Spring
401. Leadership Capstone Seminar — Students will reflect, synthesize, and articulate what was learned about "leadership"
and "self-leadership." Further reflections will occur to guide the student in the
transition between college and career. This course is for leadership minors.
2 Credits | Fall, Spring
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