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98 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Leadership Studies
Kent S. Andersen, Program Coordinator
The Distinction in Leadership Studies (DLS) program examines the theory and practice
of leadership. Because leadership and the capacity to lead shape all aspects of
organizational and social life, the program complements and enriches any major area of
study or career trajectory, providing students with both theoretical and practical tools for
facilitating change and addressing leadership challenges. The program culminates in an
applied research project in the senior capstone, and includes an introductory theory
course, a community-based practicum, and two additional leadership studies designated
courses from other disciplines. Courses in the program may be used to fulfill other
requirements, including general education and disciplinary major requirements. To earn
the Distinction, students must attain at least a 2.500 grade point average on all
coursework at the College.
The leadership studies student will
• collaborate with others to address matters of public concern
• identify and assess competing ethical, moral, or community interests (CI in
Explorations)
• apply critical and theoretical conceptions of leadership to new situations
• articulate critically reflective insights based on the examination of leadership
experiences
Distinction Requirements
The following courses are required (4 units):
LS 200
LS 300
LS 400
two additional units from leadership studies designated courses
minimum 2.500 grade point average on all coursework at the College
Leadership studies designated courses:
AN 323
ARH 311
ARH 312
BA 320
BA 400
CH 418
EH 229
EH 232 or HI 232
EH 261 or HON 261
HI 205
HI 210
HI 244
HI 245
HI 309
HI 345
HRC 200
MFS 250
MU 371
PL 307
PS 240
PS 307
PS 310
PS 325
PS 340
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024