LEAD 701. Foundations of Leadership LEAD. (3 Credits)
"This course examines the process of leadership, delineating the leader’s responsibility within that process. From historical to current leadership theories, leadership principles and theoretical concepts are addressed. Focus is on ‘real world’ and present day application and the implications to organizations and to leaders. This course examines the development of leadership theories and approaches and their role in organizations today. This course also examines the differences between management and leadership and why those differences are important to the health of organizations"
LEAD 702. Research and Design I LEAD 702. (3 Credits)
"This course gives an overview of the program, as well as providing specific instruction concerning the particulars, including course progression, APA writing, statistical analysis, covenant group stipulations, dissertation planning, etc. Students will meet with their individual faculty advisors and begin preliminary discussion of project/thesis topic."
LEAD 703. Biblical Leadership LEAD 703. (3 Credits)
This course explores leadership from a biblical perspective. A case study approach will be used to identify key leadership practices of biblical leaders.
LEAD 704. The Leader's Role in the 21st. (3 Credits)
"A study of effective leadership behaviors and practices in the context of a modern global economy. Participants will explore global thinking, cultural diversity, technological advances, and the importance of building partnerships and sharing leadership. "
LEAD 705. Organizational Development LEAD. (3 Credits)
A study of mid-range leadership theory. The course is a critical study of effective and emerging leadership paradigms across a continuum of organizational structures.
LEAD 706. Organizational Communication. (3 Credits)
This course studies a leader’s ability to communicate effectively throughout an organization by being cognizant of various levels of communication—both formal and informal.
LEAD 707. Organizational Change LEAD 707. (3 Credits)
"This course studies organizational decision making; organizational change, including resistance to change; and organizational culture as it relates to decision making and change."
LEAD 801. Research Design II LEAD 801. (3 Credits)
"A study of various qualitative and quantitative research methods. In addition, this course develops critical skills necessary to conduct research from a variety of methodological perspectives. "
LEAD 802. Strategic Planning LEAD 802. (3 Credits)
"This course studies the interrelatedness and necessity of vision, mission and planning for organizational leadership and strategic planning as it impacts the nature and scope of organizational leadership."
LEAD 803. Leadership Values & Ethics LEAD. (3 Credits)
"This course focuses on how the values and ethics of an organization are established, managed, and influenced by leaders."
LEAD 804. Leadership Policy & Culture LEAD. (3 Credits)
"This course focuses on how the policy and culture of an organization are established, managed, and influenced by leaders."
LEAD 805. Contemporary Issues in. (3 Credits)
"Ph.D. doctoral students have four three-credit discipline courses. Each course examines the major contemporary issues impacting leadership and is tailored to students’ discipline area. Students will evaluate the issues, attempt solutions, and develop personal professional positions. "
LEAD 806. Contemporary Issues in. (3 Credits)
"Ph.D. doctoral students have four three-credit discipline courses. Each course examines the major contemporary issues impacting leadership and is tailored to students’ discipline area. Students will evaluate the issues, attempt solutions, and develop personal professional positions. "
LEAD 807. Contemporary Issues in. (3 Credits)
"Ph.D. doctoral students have four three-credit discipline courses. Each course examines the major contemporary issues impacting leadership and is tailored to students’ discipline area. Students will evaluate the issues, attempt solutions, and develop personal professional positions. "
LEAD 901. Research Design III LEAD 901. (3 Credits)
This seminar emphasizes dissertation research design.
LEAD 902. Contemporary Issues in. (3 Credits)
"Ph.D. doctoral students have four three-credit discipline courses. Each course examines the major contemporary issues impacting leadership and is tailored to students’ discipline area. Students will evaluate the issues, attempt solutions, and develop personal professional positions. "
LEAD 903. Doctoral Comprehensive. (3 Credits)
The Doctoral Comprehensive Course is intended to assure that learners have mastered knowledge of their discipline before candidacy status is achieved and research in support of their dissertation is initiated.
LEAD 904. Dissertation I. (3 Credits)
The class will guide students through the proposal stage of a dissertation. The proposal consists of the first three chapters of the dissertation. If the proposal is not completed within the designated semester/term the student may apply for a 1 credit hour extension for the following semester until their dissertation chair and review committee certify that they student is cleared to move forward in their research and the completion of the dissertation.
LEAD 904 E. Dissertation I Extension. (1 Credit)
Dissertation Extension.
LEAD 905. Dissertation II. (3 Credits)
The class will guide students through the research stage of a dissertation. The research constitutes the fourth chapter of the dissertation. If the research is not completed within the designated semester/term the student may apply for a 3 credit hour extension for the following semester until their dissertation chair certifies the student is cleared to move forward with the final chapter and defense of the dissertation.
LEAD 905 E. Dissertation II (Research. (1 Credit)
Dissertation Extension.
LEAD 906. Dissertation III. (3 Credits)
This course is restricted to students who are in the dissertation writing stage. This course gives students an overview of the writing and organizational skills necessary for completion of a dissertation.
LEAD 907. Dissertation Extension. (1 Credit)
Dissertation Extension.