Leadership Studies, B.A.
Leadership Studies is a major designed for students who have finished some college or who have earned some college credit and would now like to earn a bachelor’s degree. Most students pursuing this major are already working and need the bachelor’s degree to move upward within their organization. For this reason, the major requires students to complete two concentrations so the student can gain knowledge and expertise relative to his/her current position. Concentrations are available in Communications, Health Care Leadership, Human Behavior, and Organizational Leadership:
Communications
Students develop an understanding of communication theory and how to translate this to practice. Emphasis is on speaking and writing skills, as well as experience in developing media literacy. Competencies in critical thinking and problem-solving are explored throughout the program.
Health Care Leadership
Medical and health services managers, also called health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must be able to adapt to changes in health care laws, regulations, and technology.
Human Behavior
Students will focus on personal development through an understanding of world views grounded in psychological and sociological theories which help to explain human behavior. Students will be able to apply human behavior principles to their personal and professional lives.
Organizational Leadership
Students will examine leadership styles and models, develop leadership potential, and increase critical and strategic thinking abilities.
Leadership Studies Curriculum Outline
Bachelor of Arts Degree
General Education
Piedmont University Requirement (1 hour)
Leadership Studies Major
Leadership Studies Foundations
Concentrations
Students must choose two of the following concentrations:
Health Care Leadership Concentration
Communications Concentration
Organizational Leadership Concentration
Human Behavior Concentration
General Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120
SOCI 2210: This course also satisfies general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, leadership studies majors may have up to 37 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.