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LEADERSHIP MINOR/CERTIFICATE

Requirements for Leadership Minor
1. Curriculum: PS 301, PS 325, PR/LD 210, LD 220, 221, 230, 231, 240, 241; six hours of electives in leadership courses: BA 310; ED 320, 400; EN 305, 306, 324, 430, 448; HI 212, 360; MU 311; PE 070, 071, 203, 205, 230, 310; PR 212, 275, 303; PS 102, 204, 205, 212; PY 322; 3 hours internship (from any field). TOTAL: 18 semester hours

Requirements for Leadership Certificate
1. Successful completion of the Leadership Minor.
2. Successful Completion of a Significant Leadership Role.
Students must assume major responsibilities for leadership in the Work Program, Social Program, athletics, or Community service, and must demonstrate learning and growth through that experience. The position may be hierarchical leadership (manager, assistant manager, crew head) or non hierarchical such as participant in a volunteer organization. It may involve individual responsibilities or collaborative leadership as part of a team.
3. Maintain good standing in the Work Program, Financial Aid, Student Life and Academics.

Courses
210. Work: Labor and Leaders (3 hours)
Second Semester
Provides students with the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of work and leadership through the examination of a variety of readings (including poetry, short stories, essays, song lyrics, and scholarly works) and their own participation in campus organizations and programs. This course may not be taken to fulfill the Philosophy/Religion component of the Foundations of Learning requirement.

220. Leadership Communication I (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
An introduction to the emotional origins and impact of interpersonal communication using in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: concurrent participation in a significant leadership position.

221. Leadership Communication II (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
A continuation of LD 220 that emphasizes giving and receiving feedback in emotionally constructive ways through in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: LD 220.

230. Team Building I (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
An introduction to leadership styles, phases of team development, and their emotional impact on team members using in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: concurrent participation in a significant leadership position.

231. Team Building II (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
A continuation of LD 230 that emphasizes delegation, reinforcement, leading meetings, group problem-solving techniques, and building commitment through in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: LD 230.

240. Conflict Resolution I (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
An introduction to win-win bargaining and joint problem-solving using in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: concurrent participation in a significant leadership position.

241. Conflict Resolution II (0.5 hours)
First Semester and as needed.
A continuation of LD 240 that emphasizes managing emotions, mediation, and problem-solving through in-class exercises, readings, and reflective writing to prepare for and process the leadership experience. Prerequisite: LD 240.

301. The Constructive Resolution of Conflict (3 hours)
First Semester
An interdisciplinary study of methods to resolve conflict through negotiation, mediation, joint problem-solving; consideration of interpersonal, intergroup, interorganizational, and international disputes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

325. Theory and Practice of Leadership (3 hours)
Second Semester
An examination of leadership roles in American and non-American contexts and in a variety of settings, including small group, legislative, administrative, national and international arenas; analysis of leadership skills common to these roles and linkages between occupants of different roles; consideration of the ethical implications and responsibilities of leadership. Prerequisite: PS 102 or 301 or LD/PR 210.