NVCC COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
SDV 109 – STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (1 CR.)

 


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Provides opportunities for students to learn leadership theory and skills for application in campus organizations, committees, and groups.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the current literature on leadership theory and skills. An allied interest is to motivate students to participate in campus groups and develop their own leadership skills.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. develop a working definition of leadership
  2. identify different leadership styles
  3. identify their leadership style
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE COVERED
  1. Leadership theory and styles
  2. Team work and group roles
  3. Effective communication
  4. Conflict management
  5. Ethics in leadership
  6. Goal setting and time management
EXTRA TOPICS (OPTIONAL)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and leadership

Revised 4/05

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