Leadership Studies, B.A.

Leadership Studies is a major designed for students who have finished some college or who have earned some college credit and would now like to earn a bachelor’s degree. Most students pursuing this major are already working and need the bachelor’s degree to move upward within their organization. For this reason, the major requires students to complete two concentrations so the student can gain knowledge and expertise relative to his/her current position. Concentrations are available in Communications, Health Care Leadership, Human Behavior, and Organizational Leadership:

Communications

Students develop an understanding of communication theory and how to translate this to practice. Emphasis is on speaking and writing skills, as well as experience in developing media literacy. Competencies in critical thinking and problem-solving are explored throughout the program.

Health Care Leadership

Medical and health services managers, also called health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must be able to adapt to changes in health care laws, regulations, and technology.

Human Behavior

Students will focus on personal development through an understanding of world views grounded in psychological and sociological theories which help to explain human behavior. Students will be able to apply human behavior principles to their personal and professional lives.

Organizational Leadership

Students will examine leadership styles and models, develop leadership potential, and increase critical and strategic thinking abilities.

Leadership Studies Curriculum Outline

Bachelor of Arts Degree

General Education

Total Credit Hours:

46

Piedmont University Requirement (1 hour)

Leadership Studies Major

Total Credit Hours:

36-39

Leadership Studies Foundations

BUSA 4550	Leadership	3
ENGL 3335	Technical Writing	3
SOCI 2210	Social and Cultural Problems	3
IDIS 3300	Cultural Creativity	3
IDIS 4499	Interdisciplinary Capstone Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Concentrations

Students must choose two of the following concentrations:

Total Credit Hours:

24

Health Care Leadership Concentration

HSCS 2200	Introduction to Health Professions	3
HSCS 3395	Cross-Cultural Health	3
HSCS 4411	Health Policy, Law, and Issues	3
BUSA 3010	Management	3

Communications Concentration

MCOM 1500	Mass Media Survey	3
MCOM 3300	Media, Society, and Technology	3
MCOM 3800	Media Management	3
SOCI 3375	Social and Cultural Change	3

Organizational Leadership Concentration

ACCT 2010	Accounting I	3
ACCT 2020	Accounting II	3
BUSA 3010	Management	3
BUSA 3700	Project Management	3

Human Behavior Concentration

BUSA 3310	Organizational Behavior	3
PSYC 2290	Human Growth and Development	3
PSYC 3303	Social Psychology	3
SOCI 3375	Social and Cultural Change	3

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:

37

Total Credit Hours: 120

SOCI 2210: This course also satisfies general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, leadership studies majors may have up to 37 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.