Organizational Leadership, B.A.

Available in both traditional and fully-online formats.

Program Coordinator: Amanda Kilmer, Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership

The organizational leadership program explores both theoretical and practical understandings of leadership. Students examine leadership in various types of organizations and across organizational levels and positions while recognizing that leadership is not necessarily position-bound, but based on building relationships and effectively addressing challenges in all types of human groups, communities, and settings. Emphasis is placed on leadership in team and group settings and developing personal and professional leadership capacities. The program offers the chance for students to evolve from understanding leadership as a solitary, authoritarian phenomenon to a process that is inclusive and collaborative. Students who successfully complete the organizational leadership program will be able to understand theory, think critically, navigate and creatively solve complex problems, examine and handle ethical issues, facilitate intentional change, communicate effectively, use contemporary technology, and appreciate diverse and global perspectives. Partnering organizational leadership requirements with a secondary area of study (minor or focus) aligned with educational and career objectives equips students to collaborate, lead, and adapt to future needs in an area of interest.

Degree completion in organizational leadership is available in the following program delivery modes: (1) traditional face-to-face classes; (2) the Program for Adult-Learner Programs & Services (ALPS), an accelerated face-to-face evening program for adult learners; and (3) completely online.

For questions about organizational leadership, email the program coordinator.

Special graduation requirements: Students majoring or minoring in any of the programs offered by the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership must earn at least a C- in each course counted as part of their program.

Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

These prerequisites are not included in the program totals in the table below, but they must be completed IN ADDITION TO other program requirements.

Degree Requirements (33 credits)

Courses in Leadership (24 credits)

Organizational Leadership Elective Courses (3 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

LDR 315 Leading People in Organizations (3 credits) ♦
LDR 320 Leading with Emotional Intelligence (3 credits) ♦
LDR 330 Budgeting for Leaders (3 credits) ♦
LDR 335 Lessons in Leadership (3 credits) ♦
LDR 394 Special Topics in Leadership (1-3 credits) ♦
*LDR 496 is a 1-6 hour course and must be taken for at least 3 hours to fulfill the elective.
PAD 420 Managing the Not-For-Profit Organization (3 credits) ♦
PAD 501 Human Resource Management (3 credits) ♦
CMST 303 Organizational Communication (3 credits) ♦
ENG 340 Business Writing (3 credits) ♦
LDR 496 Internship in Organizational Leadership (1-6 credits)

Courses in Other Disciplines (6 credits)

Focus

A focus in Organizational Leadership consists of 12 credit hours of LDR coursework numbered 300 or higher. Students seeking a Focus on Organizational Leadership are required to earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA in the coursework for their focus area.

Foundation Courses (12 credits)

Students with fewer than 60 hours credit at admission or major declaration must complete the following four foundation courses.

Note:

Students seeking additional elective hours to meet the minimum of 120 credit hours/45 upper division hours required for graduation may select any LDR course, provided they have not already completed them as part of the major requirements. Furthermore, other electives include: LDR 396 Leadership Practicum (1-6 credits) (variable credit one to 6 hours; repeatable for up to 12 hours), and the option to repeat LDR 394 for up to 12 credit hours as long as topics differ.

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