Introduces the study of leadership with an emphasis on communication dimensions and interdisciplinary understanding of social problems. Serves as a foundation for subsequent coursework in the areas of communication and leadership.

Contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership.

Discuss the theory and application of the fundamentals of professional speaking, leader presence, persuasive arguments, and presentations for the modern workforce.

Offers an introduction to philanthropy, focusing on the process of private giving as well as the work of private foundations.

Builds on Introduction to Philanthropy, considering the process of creating and evaluating philanthropic initiatives.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the College of Communication. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership.

Builds on the foundation introduced in Communication and Leadership 301 advancing student work in theories, processes, and practices of leadership and communication.

Pursue special supervised individual research studies.

Investigate the ways in which leadership and communication intersect with a range of audiences from students and faculty to parents and legislators.

Discuss the change-makers in the nonprofit sector, and discover the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in the art of communication within non-profit leadership.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Communication and Leadership degree. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Analyze the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and how to think about and apply the ethics, strategy, and practice of philanthropic giving.

Explore facilitation and consensus-building into leadership in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors; how to engage stakeholders in powerful, productive, and prudent ways; and how to collaborate with team members to advance a leader's vision.

Examine theories and applied practices for impactful and effective civic education.

Examine contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership fundamentals and skills.

Practical work experience related to the practice of ethical leadership and communication.

Explore the theories, strategies, and skills required for organizational leaders to be effective and lead strong teams.

Study communication and leadership in social issues.

Engagement in experiential learning. Development and presentation of ideas and plans for addressing a leadership challenge given by a partner organization.

Write and research two consecutive semesters under the supervision of a College of Communication faculty member; subjects are selected by the student with approval from the faculty member.