Certificate
Studies for the Certificate in Organizational Leadership include learning contemporary techniques of interpersonal relations, human resource management, teamwork, and leadership in organizations. Instructional topics include elements of communication and motivation in organizations, plus classical and contemporary theories of leadership.
Individuals who earn this certificate will have a firm understanding of self vs. others in a team-oriented, organizational environment and a firm understanding of the attributes and behavior of successful leaders.
The Organizational Leadership certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the following courses:
LDR 117 Introduction to Supervision
Introduction to Supervision: Functions of supervision; planning, organizing, directing, staffing, controlling, and delegating.
LDR 305 Human Relations in Organizations
Interpersonal skills regarding behavior, attitudes, value, communication, motivation, networking, team dynamics, organizational culture, and diversity.
LDR 308 Leadership in Organizations
Dynamics of leadership; how successful leaders think, act, make decisions, interact with people, and communicate. Prerequisite: junior standing.
LDR 315 Personnel Management
Fundamentals of managing human resources including key issues such as planning, defining job requirements, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, safety and health, and equal employment opportunity.
LDR 395 Teamwork
Dynamics of teamwork; roles of team leaders and qualities of team players, attributes and behavior of teams, and problem solving in a team environment. Studies include one or more real world team projects.
Please visit the Sample Syllabi page for additional information on these courses.