Organizational Leadership, BS

Program Description:

Organizational Leadership is a Bachelor of Science degree completion program that is leadership focused, multidisciplinary, and application oriented. This program is designed for students with a two-year degree or its equivalent who want a broad academic background to prepare them for supervisory and management careers. The major combines courses in communication and administrative skills with the study of leadership theory and practice. Students will also learn problem-solving techniques and complete a leadership skills project. This integrated major prepares today’s and tomorrow’s leaders for challenges across all career fields.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• An in-depth understanding of core curricula (biokinetics, biodynamics, and biostatistics).
• An ability to perform research (if research option) developed through the core courses: Introduction to Research Techniques and Research (in a laboratory under the guidance of a mentor).
• The ability to read, synthesize and critique academic publications.
• The ability to speak publicly on academic (science) topics.
• Completion and defense of a thesis.

Admission Requirements:

Either:

• Completion of Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university

OR

• Completion of:
  • 60+semester credit hours
  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Completion of OL 2010  and OL 3020  
  • Completion of STT 1600  

For additional information:

• Organizational Leadership, BS
• Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations
• College of Education and Human Services