Students learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Two hours of classroom instruction and a required two-hour leadership lab each week are offered. Highly encouraged, but optional, participation in one weekend exercise and participation in one-hour sessions of physical fitness also are offered. An examination of the role of leadership and management in the context of a small organization element is provided with this course. Topics covered include motivation, handling disruptive influences, counseling skills, leadership styles and group dynamics.
Students have an opportunity to identify their own strengths and weaknesses as leaders and managers.
The course is presented in the context of military leadership, but the concepts can be applied in any context where leadership and management are essential. Highly encouraged, but optional, participation in one weekend exercise and participation in one-hour sessions of physical fitness are offered. Field training practical exercises are conducted several times each term on weekends. While participation is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. An intensive but flexible course designed to allow selected students to qualify for the ROTC advanced course during the summer.