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Nature of course request C01522 :

Undergraduate

From:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
PSY 446 The Psychology of Leadership 4 - 4
 
To:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
PSY 446 The Psychology of Leadership 4 - 4




Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces)
Psych of Leadership

Current Course Description:
Examines the psychological underpinnings of leadership In organizations from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Students will examine the myriad of theoretical approaches to understanding leadership including their strengths and weaknesses in aiding our understanding of effective (and ineffective) leadership. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 202 or equivalent. PSY 334 recommended

New Course Description:
Explores the psychological underpinnings of leadership in organizations from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Students will examine the myriad of theoretical approaches to understanding leadership; including their strengths and weaknesses in aiding our understanding of effective (and ineffective) leadership. Course activities include a significant student research project, in-class group projects with other students in the form of analyzing case studies, and developing individual leadership portfolios. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 202 or equivalent. PSY 334 recommended

Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.):
To provide a more accurate course description and clarification for students.
Students/Program affected:
Primarily Psychology Majors and to a lesser degree Psychology Minors.


Approval Queue C01522
Step Approver Decision Timestamp
1 - Department Rob Winningham ApprovedJanuary 30 2011
2 - Division Rob Winningham ApprovedJanuary 30 2011
3 - Division Curriculum David Foster ApprovedJanuary 30 2011
5 - Curriculum Committee Robert Monge ApprovedFebruary 15 2011
Comments: Approve with the following changes: Nature of course request: Description Change
6 - Faculty Senate Gavin Keulks ApprovedFebruary 17 2011
Comments: approved in executive committee
7 - Dean Stephen Scheck ApprovedFebruary 19 2011
8 - Provost Kent Neely ApprovedFebruary 20 2011


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