EDUC 701 - Leadership Theory

(3 hours) This course will enable candidates to understand the historical and foundational concepts of leadership and develop the analytical skills needed to be an effective leader in a variety of settings. Candidates will explore their own leadership, personality and cognitive styles and learn how these may affect the performance of others. The course will focus on experiential projects and exercises as well as provide opportunities to individually reflect and write about the concepts explored and skills gained throughout the course that will provide a foundational view of a personal leadership style. The course explores the history and theories of leadership and the role of leaders as change agents.