Leadership Theory & Practice

Catalog description

Leadership Theory and Practice is an advanced graduate level course that examines organizational leadership skills necessary for leadership positions within the public health system. Drawing from a variety of disciplines, this course provides students with a set of strategies, theoretical models and frameworks that are adaptable to the broad scope of experience in the field of public health, particularly as it relates to collaborative consensus building for purposes of influencing behavior and policies. Case studies will challenge students to analyze problems collaboratively and apply strategies to address real­-world dilemmas faced by decision-makers. This course also emphasizes development of a personal leadership model and philosophy for lifelong learning.