Being a Leader and Leadership Courses

[Information from Eye on PSI CHI, Spring 2008, Vol. 12, No. 3 - Magazines available for free in Room 9 Psychology Building]

Developing Self-Awareness as a Leader:

1. What characteristics about myself do I regard as promoting my leadership and leadership development?
2. What personal characteristics do I regard as hindering my leadership and leadership development
3. What aspects of leadership am I most comfortable with?
4. What aspects of leadership am I least comfortable with?
5. What one change can I make to myself to become a better leader
   
   
   

**Leadership Programs

Please check out all the opportunities at the Illinois Leadership Center. You'll find numerous opportunities to develop your leadership skills to enhance your future endeavors.


**Leadership Courses

Class-room experiences to gain more knowledge/skills in leadership:

Ag Ed 260: Introduction to Leadership Studies (3 hrs0

Study of leadership theories and their application to the development of leadership skills. Students develop a personal philosophy of leadership, prepare a development plan for enhancing leadership skills, and begin a portfolio to record their leadership growth. Explores topics concerning diversity, ethics, and leadership/follower roles. Offered each semester.

Ag Ed 360: Integrating Leadership (3 hrs.)

Capstone academic experience for students to study the practice of leadership in personal, team, organizational and community contexts. Emphasis is placed on transitional development of leadership skills including mentoring, networking, and developing leadership skill in others. Prerequisite: AGED 260. Offered each semester.

GE 361: Interpersonal Skills & Emotional Intelligence (3 hrs.)

Introduction to developing interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Topics include understanding emotions in ourselves and others, assessing and improving interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence competencies including: self-regulation, motivation, empathetic listening, communication, influence collaboration and cooperation, conflict management, leadership, teamwork, and managing change. There is one required laboratory session on a single Saturday. Offered each semester.

GE 398: Engaging Leadership (1 hr.)

Lectures on special topics in selected areas. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms to the maximum of 9 hours. Offered each fall semester.