SOSC 132 - Student Leadership Seminar

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Designed to provide student leaders with the tools, techniques, processes, and skills for leadership that will help them succeed. Specific sections of this course may be offered to target groups such as multicultural students or women students.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

The student will develop strong group dynamic skills.
The student will learn effective techniques for planning and conducting meetings and/or events.
The student will discover the resources, both inner and outer, that will help him/her succeed.

Course Contents

Leadership characteristics and qualities
Elements of effective leadership
Essentials of teamwork
How to participate in committees
How to network for support
Group dynamics and how they work
Planning/conducting meetings
Community service opportunities
How to organize an activity
Campus and community resources

Instructional Units: 2