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New Minor:
P01353
| Program Title: New Minor: Organizational Leadership |
Catalog Description of Minor:
The Organizational Leadership minor is 27 credit hours. Students must complete courses in at least three of the following disciplines: business; communication; philosophy; political science; psychological science; sociology; or writing. Additionally, a minimum of 15 hours must be upper division credit.
Organizational Foundations (minimum 3 credit hours)
BA 361 Organizational Behavior (3)
BA 495 Organizational Design (3)
COM 420 Communication in Organizations (3)
PSY 445 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (4)
PSY 447 Introduction to Organizational Development (4)
Ethics (minimum 3 credit hours)
BA 362 Business Ethics (3)
COM 370 Communication Ethics (3)
PHL 251 Ethics (3)
Critical Thinking (minimum 6 credit hours)
BA 390 Management (3)
COM 321 Influence Through Argument (3)
ENT 381 Creativity & Entrepreneurs (1)
ENT 382 Innovation & Strategy (1)
PHL 103 Introduction to Logic (3)
PSY 360 Cognitive Psychology (4)
PSY 449 Psychology of Creativity (4)
Teamwork & Leadership (minimum 3 credit hours)
BA 392 Management of Diversity (3)
BA 492 Total Quality Management (3)
COM 323 Group Discussion & Leadership (3)
COM 340 Conflict Management (3)
PSY 443 Psychology of Teamwork (4)
PSY 446 Psychology of Leadership (4)
Communication Skills (minimum 6 credit hours)
Written Communication (minimum 3 credit hours)
BA 305 Business Analysis & Report Writing (3)
BA 455 Advertising Writing (3)
COM 312 Public Relations (3)
COM 450 Crisis Communication Management (3)
WR 321 Business Writing (4)
WR 322 Technical Writing (4)
Oral Communication (minimum 3 credit hours)
COM 324 Business & Professional Communication (3)
COM 422 Persuasion (3)
PSY 423 Interview and Appraisal (4)
Global/Cultural Knowledge (minimum 3 credit hours)
BA 284 Introduction to International Business (3)
BA 370 Business & Society (3)
COM 325 Intercultural Communication (3)
PHL 350 Social and Political Philosophy (3)
PS 203 International Relations (3)
PS 493 International Organizations (3)
SOC 225 Social Problems (3)
SOC 437 Race/Ethnic Relations (3)
Justification for adding the minor
The trans-disciplinary Organization Leadership minor will enable students to develop and enhance critical skill sets in areas deemed as essential in hiring and advancement within organizations. Students completing the Organizational Leadership minor will demonstrate: effective critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills; the ability to analyze and solve complex problems; the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings; their ability to innovate and be creative; their teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse group settings; the knowledge and ability to connect choices and actions to ethical decisions. These areas of concentration were selected based on data gathered from a variety of employers across a wide variety of jobs and occupations. For example, a survey of 318 organizations conducted on behalf of The Association of American Colleges and Universities showed that nearly all of the employers surveyed (93%) believed that certain core competencies including; critical thinking, effective communicating, ethical judgment, integrity, and intercultural skills were more critical to career success than a student¿s major area of study. Furthermore, over seven out of ten employers surveyed wanted colleges and universities to place greater emphasis on developing key learning outcomes including: critical thinking (82%), complex problem-solving (81%), written and oral communication (80%), and applied knowledge in real-world settings (78%), and innovation and creativity (71%). Similarly, Forbes magazine identified the most in-demand skill-sets for the top jobs of 2013. The top four most in-demand skill sets were: Critical Thinking such as using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; Complex Problem Solving such as identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; Judgment and Decision-Making such as considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones; and Active Listening such as giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting. All of these skills were highly desired in 9 out of the 10 most in-demand jobs.
The proposed minor includes coursework from an array of disciplines including; business, communication, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and writing. This coursework is concentrated in six key areas including: Organizational Foundations; Ethics; Critical Thinking; Teamwork & Leadership; Communication Skills; and Global/Cultural Knowledge. Current faculty in business, communication, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and writing will teach the entire curriculum. The curriculum associated with this program will be offered through the routine scheduling process currently offered at WOU. Some courses are offered in both classroom-based and on-line formats to provide greater accessibility to students. This minor would provide students across a wide variety of majors the ability to develop skills that are critical to employability; thereby creating a more educated and employable workforce.
Approval Queue
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1 - Department |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 30 2013 |
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2 - Division |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 30 2013 |
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3 - Division Curriculum |
David Foster |
Approved | October 30 2013 |
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4 - Library Dean |
Allen McKiel |
Approved | October 31 2013 |
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5 - Curriculum Committee |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Approved | November 20 2013 |
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6 - Faculty Senate |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Approved | December 12 2013 |
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7 - Dean |
Susanne Monahan |
Approved | December 13 2013 |
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8 - Provost |
Stephen Scheck |
Approved | December 15 2013 |
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9 - President |
LouAnn Vickers |
Approved | December 16 2013 |
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Attached Files:
| Catalog Description of Organizational Leadership Minor.docx |
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| New Minor - Organizational Leadership Catalog Description.doc |
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| Justification for the Organizational Leadership Minor.doc |
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