88 / 256
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
87
organizational and social life, the program complements and enriches any major area of
study or career trajectory, providing students with both theoretical and practical tools for
facilitating change and addressing leadership challenges. The program culminates in an
applied research project in the senior capstone, and includes an introductory theory
course, a community-based practicum, and two additional leadership studies designated
courses from other disciplines. Courses in the program may be used to fulfill other
requirements, including general education and disciplinary major requirements. To earn
the Distinction, students must attain at least a 2.500 grade point average on all
coursework at the College.
Upon completion of the DLS program, students will be able to
•
critically reflect on their leadership experiences
•
identify and assess competing ethical, moral, or community interests (CI in
Explorations curriculum)
•
work collaboratively with others to address matters of public concern
•
apply critical and theoretical conceptions of leadership to new situations
Distinction Requirements
The following courses are required (4 units):
LS 200
LS 300
LS 400
two additional units from leadership studies designated courses
at least a 2.500 grade point average on all coursework at the College
Leadership studies designated courses
AN 323
ARB 170
ARH 311
ARH 312
BA 125
BA 320
BA 400
CH 418
ED 210
EH 229
EH 232 or HI 232
HI 205
HI 208
HI 210
HI 244
HI 245
HI 309
HI 345
HRC 200