Leadership (AGS) Degree Pathway

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Leadership is an integral component of the dynamic functioning of any organization. An intimate understanding of leadership is integral to the success of both individuals and organizations. An organization with great leadership will be more effective, more cost efficient, and have better employee morale at all levels, all of which are important components of any successful organization.

Pathway Code: LEAD

General Education Requirements (29 hours)

Basic Skills (6 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
Communications Option
Complete one course (3 credits) from one of the following:
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s) OR
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s) OR
COM2725 - Interpersonal Communications 3 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) . Ethics is a recommended elective for this pathway.

Humanities Elective 1 - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

PHO6460 - Ethics 3 hour(s)

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Mathematics (3 hours)

MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra 3 hour(s) or (higher level math course).

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete one 5 hour lab science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) _______________________________________________

Pathway Electives (33 hours)

Complete at least 33 credits of electives for this pathway.

LED1448 - Introduction to Leadership 3 hour(s)
LED1449 - Organizational Leadership 3 hour(s)
LED1450 - Human Relations in Organizations 3 hour(s)
LED1451 - Financial Management 3 hour(s)
LED1454 - Leadership Mentoring 3 hour(s)
LED1455 - Strategic Leadership 3 hour(s)
LED1457 - Leading Change 3 hour(s)
LED1458 - The Leadership Challenge 3 hour(s)
LED1459 - Leading without Power 3 hour(s)
LED1461 - Teams and Leadership 3 hour(s)
LED1462 - Diversity Issues in Leadership 3 hour(s)
MLS5921 - Military Science & Leadership I 2 hour(s)
MLS5922 - Military Science & Leadership II 2 hour(s)
Business Emphasis recommended courses:
BUS1315 - Personal Finance 3 hour(s)
BUS1350 - Business Law 3 hour(s)
BUS1420 - Introduction to Management 3 hour(s)
BUS1640 - Business Communications 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.