Leadership Option

Students in the leadership option will:

• Enhance skills and knowledge to influence and shape behavior
• Head project teams and functional areas
• Lead change efforts

Core Requirements = 15 credit hours

OLS 510 Foundations of Behavior and Leadership in Organizations
OLS 515 Foundations of Human Resources
OLS 520 Foundations of the Organizational Context
OLS 525 Organizational Analysis and Action
Research skil course ( COM 58200 Or EDUC P503)

Leadership Option = 12 credit hours

OLS 587 Developing a Leadership Philosophy
OLS 540 Leading Collaborative Projects & Work Teams
OLS 530 Systems Change and Organization Development
Elective (approved by advisor)

Additional requirements = 6 credit hours

OLS 680 Research in OLS variable credit course 3 to 6 credits
(P: completion of core courses and instructor/advisor permission)
OLS 59000 Capstone 3 credits
Elective if needed (approved by advisior