Capstone Leadership Seminar

Catalog description

Drawing upon the various strands of theory, research and professional expertise introduced in the Leadership Core, as well as the practical knowledge emphasized in the Specialized Application Cognate, this capstone course affords students the opportunity to integrate multiple aspects of theory and practice. Opportunities are provided to apply this integrated knowledge to concrete, enduring and emerging challenges affecting leaders in specific type of organization. Issues related to serving distinct sectors of the community, adapting leadership expertise to targeted organizational contexts, addressing ethical dilemmas unique to each cognate domain, and identifying strategies for sustaining continued professional development and are some of the areas that will be featured. elating to service the adapting leadership expertise to specialized organizational contexts, professional advancement, The focus will be on building practical knowledge, developing self-insight and constructing individualized schemas pertaining to the practice of leadership in specialized organizations. Emphasis will be placed on trends and best practices as well as self-development and efficacy. Prerequisites: LEAD880 and LEAD882 and LEAD883 Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Leadership Studies College of Health and Human Sciences Leadership Studies & HRD