Leadership Studies (LDRS)
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LDRS 298 Special Topics 1-3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. (020954)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course more than once
Course Attributes: Lower Division
LDRS 300 Leadership Colloquium 3 Units
Typically Offered: Spring only
This course engages each student in the ongoing discussion and exploration of the requisites for effective leadership. We will do this by exposing the class to theories of leadership, the literature on the practical experiences of leaders and leadership, and consideration of personal attributes for effective leadership. The course is designed to cross numerous disciplinary borders. 3 hours seminar. (015966)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
LDRS 345 Practical Student Leadership Within a Diverse Educational Community 3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
The practice of leadership in a diverse educational community allows students to increase their leadership skills and become more effective leaders. Topics range from personal leadership to the changing nature of leadership. The necessity and importance of relevant communication with people of differing backgrounds is also practiced. To emphasize the importance of community engagement and the role it plays in community leadership, students work collectively on a charitable event. Students learn from lectures, common readings, discussions, guest speakers, workshops, and out-of-classroom activities. 3 hours lecture. (020474)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 6 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
LDRS 389 Internship in Leadership Studies 1-3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 9 hours supervision. (020344)
Grade Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 15 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
LDRS 397 Best Practices Speaker Series/Symposium 1 Unit
Typically Offered: Fall only
Different presenters who hold leadership positions on campus, in the community, or in the region will share their leadership experiences with students in the course to provide models of successful leadership. 1 hour seminar. (009598)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 1 unit
Course Attributes: Upper Division
LDRS 400 Capstone Seminar in Leadership 3 Units
Corequisites: MGMT 447.
Typically Offered: Spring only
This capstone experience is designed to bring together the various elements of the minor in leadership studies. It is also structured to introduce the student of leadership to emerging areas which impact significantly the study of leadership. These topics include ethics and integrity, the transpersonal dimension, creativity and innovation, team building, and the impact and use of technology. The course also requires the student to solve leadership-related problems individually and as a member of a team. 3 hours seminar. (009600)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division