Course Details
Course Code: EDUC604 Course ID: 5057 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
In Leadership in Higher Education, students thoroughly examine various leadership theories and develop the ability to draw upon multiple paradigms and perspectives to improve their practices as leaders. Students will analyze current challenges in Student Affairs and discuss the leadership skills needed from all administrators involved. Throughout the course, students will reflect on how their values and philosophical perspectives influence their day-to-day leadership decisions and practices and how they respond to crises. (Prerequisites: EDUC511 and either SAHE510 or ADHE601)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2023 - 12/01/2023 | 12/04/2023 - 01/28/2024 | December | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 09/25/2023 - 03/01/2024 | 03/04/2024 - 04/28/2024 | March | Winter 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
1. Apply major theories of leadership to various contexts and situations in higher education.
2. Assess various ways in which leadership is defined and the expectations those definitions create
3. Examine multiple and diverse perspectives while examining the theory and practice of leadership
4. Assess one's own leadership style and focus on areas for development
5. Distinguish how leadership differs at various levels and different types of institutions
6. Weigh ethical issues and considerations in leading institutions of higher education
7. Summarize several models of leadership development
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 20.00% |
| Week 1: Introduction to Leadership & History of Leadership Theories | 2.50% |
| Week 2: The Role of the Academic Leadership | 2.50% |
| Week 3: Social and Cultural Theories of Leadership | 2.50% |
| Week 4: Group Development | 2.50% |
| Week 5: Diversity & Emotions In Leadership | 2.50% |
| Week 6: Social Change & Social Movements | 2.50% |
| Week 7: A Good Leader . . . | 2.50% |
| Week 8: Wrap Up & Reflection | 2.50% |
| Assignments | 40.00% |
| W2 - Project Proposal | 13.33% |
| W4 - Group Leadership Assignment | 13.33% |
| W5 -Literature Review | 13.33% |
| Final Assessments | 40.00% |
| W7 - Final Paper | 20.00% |
| W8 - Final Project Presentation | 20.00% |