HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s style of leadership. The course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature and experiential learning exercises.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop a fundamental understanding of leadership and the skills manifest in effective leaders.
Identify personal leadership assumptions and philosophy, and enhance self-awareness.
Demonstrate effective techniques and strategies for articulating a vision.
Describe the steps involved in setting goals.
Discuss the complexities inherent in ethical leadership.
Describe personal leadership values.
Employ the processes involved in effective decision-making.
Recognize the different types of conflict and understand the role a leader can play in managing conflict.
Learn team-building strategies and engage in team-building activities.
Describe the concept of empowerment and the techniques of effective leaders to empower others.
Describe the methods leaders can use to initiate change and help others adjust to change.
Expand their awareness of leadership to include the concept of servant leadership.
Improve their leadership abilities.