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Jeanne Jackson, Director of Leadership and Environmental Studies,
Hess Center for Leadership and Service
The Distinction in Leadership Studies program
builds on the liberal arts curriculum and the mission of Birmingham-Southern
College to challenge
students “to be committed to intellectual and social responsibility.” A
student who meets all of the requirements listed below receives Distinction
in Leadership Studies at graduation, distinguished by special recognition
in the graduation program and a certificate from the President of the
College.
As an interdisciplinary program, Leadership Studies seeks to achieve
the following goals: (a) to address conceptions of leadership critically
and ethically; (b) to expand conceptions of leadership beyond the context
of position and power; (c) to increase the historical and cultural understanding
of leadership; (d) to explore leadership in relation to individuality,
community, cooperation, and collaborative inquiry; (e) to develop a personal
understanding of the processes, practices, and purposes of leadership;
and (f) to demonstrate leadership through community service.
After contacting the Hess Center for Leadership and Service and meeting
with the Director of Leadership Studies to express interest in participating
in the Distinction in Leadership Studies program, a student must meet
the following requirements:
(1) Complete LS 200 Leadership Studies: Theory and Practice.
(2) Complete two other courses in different academic disciplines that
have been designated as Leadership Studies courses and earn a 3.00 or
higher grade point in each.
(3) Participate in a community service project for one term (see specific
requirements below).
(4) Participate in the Mentor Program for one semester.
(5) Complete LS 400 Capstone Senior Leadership Seminar
The Director of the Leadership Studies Program determines if the student
has met the criteria for Distinction in Leadership Studies. The student
must have a grade point average of 2.50 or higher to complete the program.
(1) The student must submit a community service proposal and have it
approved by the Director of Service-Learning.
(2) The student must work at the agency at least once a week for one
semester, attend a staff meeting and a board meeting, interview a client
or recipient of the service, and identify key political and financial
issues of the agency.
(3) The student must attend three seminars on service-learning during
the term that the student is involved in service.
(4) The student must make a presentation on the community service project
to the Director of Service-Learning at the end of the term analyzing
the leadership strengths and weaknesses of the agency.
LS 200 Leadership Studies: Theory and Practice (1)
An introduction to the academic study of leadership from both theoretical
and practical perspectives. Not limited to students in the Leadership
Studies Program. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
LS 400 Capstone Senior Leadership Seminar
(½)
A capstone seminar of selected topics on leadership theories and civic
responsibility. The course requires an in depth paper and presentation
on a leadership topic, demonstrating a student's accumulated knowledge
and skills in leadership studies. Students lead discussion on required
journal articles and texts. The seminar is a requirement for the Distinction
in Leadership Studies certificate. Prerequisites: Distinction in Leadership
Studies student and senior standing or consent. Fall, Spring.
LS 498 Teaching Experience in Leadership Studies (1)
Experience in the teaching of Leadership Studies: Theory and Practice
under the supervision of a member of the faculty. This course does
not count toward the completion of the Distinction in Leadership Studies.
Prerequisites: LS 200 and consent.
LS 200 is a multi-disciplinary course that serves as a prerequisite
to other leadership designated courses for students pursuing Distinction
in Leadership Studies. A list of these courses appears below:
- BA 400 Organizational Theory and Behavior in Business
- BA 445 Leadership and Decision Making
- HI 208 Diplomatic History of the United States since 1941
- HI 347 Britain in the Twentieth Century
- MU 371 Conducting
- PL 307 Environmental Ethics
- PS 240 Introduction to Latin American Politics
- PS 306 Ethics, Public Policy, and Public Service
- PS 307/HON 207 Civil Rights and Justice
- PS 325/HON 218 Contemporary Southern Politics
- PS 340 Comparative Elite Behavior
- PY 203 Group Dynamics
- PY 230 Cross-Cultural Psychology
- ThA 303 Directing and Stage Management
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