1.    Curricular Action Notice: New Course

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This course is designed to reflect both the overall goals of the program and each student’s internship area and is taken by each student at the end of the program of study. An individualized, applied project and a leadership portfolio will be the focus of the course.

Prefix: ORL   Number: 5595  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Leadership Capstone Seminar

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

LEAD CAPSTONE SEM

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) __3  Graduate                                  

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours.NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

The Leadership Capstone course is designed as a summative evaluation experience for students in the masters program. A major project or portfolio will be developed with guidance by the faculty mentor. The purpose of the project and leadership portfolio is to showcase students’ leadership skills.

 

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course): Student must complete all core required in the Leadership Program before enrolling in this course (21 credits).  Can Take 5090 internship concurrently.

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2.    Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This Leadership field experience is designed for the individual student to apply the theoretical foundations and practical skills learned within the program, to a real-world setting of their choice.

Prefix: ORL   Number: 5590  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

ORG LEAD INTERNSHIP

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) __3_   Graduate                               

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours.NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This is an applied experience in the community with focus on the type of organization the student wants to better understand.  Students can practice  leadership skills in their chosen setting, while being supervised and mentored by a site supervisor. There will be an assigned site supervisor/mentor related to the student’s desired learning outcomes. Two-hundred forty (240) on-site hours with one hour of supervision per week is required for this course. 

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ORL 5501, and 27 credits total

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3. Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

            Department: Psychology

          Purpose and Nature of Course: This leadership elective is designed to introduce students to             the basic concepts in entrepreneurial leadership, decision-making and problem solving.

            Prefix: ORL    Number: 5572   CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

           Course Title: Entrepreneurial Leadership

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

 ENTREPREN LEADERSHIP

    Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) _3_ Graduate                                   

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

            Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3___                       Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

Entrepreneurial leadership encompasses an understanding of how to analyze the calculated risks necessary to launch into a new venture. This course covers the process of starting and operating a new organization, through assembling resources, examining the risks and potential benefits of moving forward, examining the market, developing a business plan and recruiting the right team of people. At each stage, participants will examine how these processes must be viewed through analysis of individual, group and societal contexts.

 

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ORL 5501

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4. Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This  leadership course is designed to focus on communication and effective interaction patterns  in the global economy.

            Prefix: ORL  Number: 5571  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Leadership in a Global Society

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

LEAD GLOBAL SOCIETY

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) __3 Graduate                                   

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

            Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

 

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course focuses upon understanding the nature of communicating, collaborating and negotiating in diverse cultures across the globe. Examination of one’s ethnocentric viewpoint will be emphasized through experiential activities. Understanding others’ cultural values, learning to communicate in diverse populations and becoming aware of global etiquette will also be emphasized in this course

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course)   NA

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5.    Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This Leadership course is designed to introduce students to the  foundations of research, program assessment and evaluation. The purpose is to facilitate students’ awareness regarding the uses of data in decision-making and problem solving in their role as leaders.

            Prefix: ORL     Number: 5550    CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Research, Program Assessment and Evaluation

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

 RESEARCH & EVAL

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s)  _3_ Graduate                                  

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

            Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

 To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course introduces the skills, attitudes and methods to analyze services offered to both public and private organizations in a wide range of fields.  In addition, basic research methodology is covered to illustrate the importance of a scientific approach to organizational research and problem-solving projects. Students will learn to formulate a problem, choose research methods, clearly articulate the past research and then collect, analyze and present new data with new interpretations and conclusions.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ORL 5000

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6.      Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This Leadership course is designed to examine the ethical and legal issues related to leadership

Prefix:  ORL Number:  5540    CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Leadership Ethics and Legal/Regulatory Environment

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

LEADERSHIP ETHICS

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) _ 3_ Graduate                                   

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

            Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3___                       Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course focuses upon ethical leadership practices in organizations. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach using elements of law, political economy, international business, ethics, and social responsibility.  Organizations have social as well as economic responsibilities to society. Ethics and integrity are essential to the process of developing and monitoring organization practices.

 Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) NA

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7.      Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: To help students examine organizational governance and the relationships between organizations and their stakeholder communities and provide them strategies for building and improving those relationships.

Prefix: ORL    Number: 5530            CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Governance and Community Relations

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

GOVERNANCE & COMMUN

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s)  3 Graduate                         

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

Contract Hours:                       Lecture _3_     Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NACourse Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This leadership course examines organizational governance, the relationships between organizations and their stakeholder communities and strategies for building and improving those relationships.  Emphasis is placed on governance relationships, understanding community context and building improved outreach and marketing efforts.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) NA

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8.    Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This Leadership course is designed to explore the logistical challenges in effectively managing and leading organizations.

Prefix:  ORL  Number:  5520  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

ORG PLAN ADMIN

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) _3  Graduate                        

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture ____               Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture _3_                 Recitation _____         Lab _____

 To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours. NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course focuses on the role of leaders in planning and administration of both profit and non-profit organizations.  Includes understanding how to assess the practices of an organization, lead others in strategic planning and decision making and understanding the basics of budgeting and finance, developing a business plan, grant writing and facilitating an environment to empower employees. 

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ORL 5000

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9.      Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This leadership course focuses upon the nature of change within an organization, the different perspectives of how to view change and the development of necessary skills to manage change.

Prefix: ORL Number: 5510   CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND CHANGE

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

ORG BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) _3_ Graduate                                  

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

 To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours.  NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course focuses upon managing for the future and preparing people for a continuous organizational learning pattern leading to innovation and change. It approaches change from understanding organizational behavior through structural, strategic,  political and cultural lenses. 

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ORL 5000

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10.  Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Psychology

Purpose and Nature of Course: This course is the introduction course that creates student awareness about the various facets of organizational leadership.

Prefix: ORL  Number: 5501  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Organizational Leadership: Theory and Practice

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

ORG LEAD THEORY

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) __3__ Graduate                               

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

 To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours.- NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This first course in Organizational Leadership will examine key concepts, issues and practices that contribute to effective leadership in a variety of organizations both nationally and internationally. Through a focus on self-reflection and awareness, participants in the course will examine their leadership styles, strengths and challenges and receive useful practical suggestions for improving leadership skills.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) ___NA_______

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11.           Curricular Action Notice: New Course Request

Department: Communication and Theatre

Purpose and Nature of Course: This Leadership course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of effective communication in leadership roles.

Prefix:  COM  Number: 5545  CIP: 52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies

Course Title: Effective Communication in Leadership Roles

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

 LEADERSHIP COMMUNIC

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) _____ Undergraduate                       

Credit(s) _3   Graduate                                   

For variable credits, list Minimum Credit _____; Maximum Credits _____    

Clock Hours:               Lecture _____             Recitation _____         Lab _____

            Contract Hours:                       Lecture __3__             Recitation _____         Lab _____

To repeat for additional credit (not repeat of previously earned grade), list maximum hours of credit that may be earned over multiple Semesters ______ semester hours NA

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

Leadership is inherently communicated and in order to lead one must be able to communicate effectively to and with followers.  This proposed course will explore models of communication and leadership and the strengths and weaknesses of those models.  Students will examine issues facing leaders such as diversity, the communication of organizational values, response to change, presenting oneself effectively and other concerns.  Students will be expected to articulate a perspective of their leadership style and the appropriateness of that style to their work environment.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) NA

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