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.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
None.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- develop a working definition of leadership
- identify different leadership styles
- identify their leadership style
Major Topics to Be Included
- Leadership theory and styles
- Team work and group roles
- Effective communication
- Conflict management
- Ethics in leadership
- Goal setting and time management