Leadership is explored in the context of moral, ethical and social responsibilities. The values that leaders hold and share in their communities are reflected in their actions, decisions, visions, and practices. Leadership and Service supports and reinforces the recognition and emphasis by Claflin University that service to the community, to society, and to humanity represents a vital component of leadership development. Students are required to examine community models, review the literature, identify and participate in a service project, and demonstrate their learning experience. This course examines the description and analysis of decision-making theories, models, and techniques.
Students apply concepts to formulate and solve unstructured leadership problems.
Leading change involves the effectiveness in guiding the process as well as attaining the end goal. Given the nature and rate of change in society, individuals engaged in leadership must learn to become highly competent in working with individuals, organizations, and communities to bring about positive and needed change. Therefore, this course is designed to explore the concepts and issues involved in leading change and to enhance students ability to participate in and effect change. The Internship Seminar and Practicum represents the capstone experience for the interdisciplinary Leadership Studies Minor. The internship allows each student the opportunity to demonstrate the synthesis of their learning from the sequential courses by applying the knowledge attained to actual leadership situations.