B.A. or B.S. in Professional Studies CONCENTRATION:
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES & DYNAMICS
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Develop an understanding of foundational leadership theory in your chosen context! UAH’s Bachelor of Arts or Science in Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that provides concentrations to best match your professional and personal goals. The Leadership Strategies and Dynamics concentration focuses on leadership in a variety of settings and prepares you for leadership responsibility in the community and in your selected profession. Coursework will focus on business (emphasis on leadership and management) and social sciences/humanities (emphasis on communications, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and/or sociology). Courses will educate you in theories of motivation, leadership styles, organizational and group behavior, professional ethics, communication, theories of cultural difference and multicultural communication, human resources, and/or budgeting.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Leadership Strategies and Dynamics graduates typically occupy careers such as: • Human Resources • Strategic Planning • Project Management • Public Relations • Management Consulting • Entrepreneur • Healthcare Administration • Social Services • Retail/Business Management • Political Advisor
SKILL SET: • Outstanding oral and written communication abilities • Building and leading diverse teams • Knowledge in standard business practices and professional ethics • Motivating others • Staffing and employee development • Critical thinking and problem resolution • Understanding of various leadership styles
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PROGRAM OF STUDY
Charger Foundation (General Ed – 41 or 42 hours) AG SC Ar ea
Hour s
I II
1
III
IV
1
Freshman Composition
3-6
Fine Arts
3
Humanities (literature)
3
Humanities (literature or non-literature)
3
Humanities/Fine Arts
3
Mathematics
3-4
Natural Sciences (lab)
8
History
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (non-history)
6
History/SBS
3
1
Take either 1 EH (Literature) + 2 HY (History) or 2 EH (Literature) + 1 HY (History). Take no more than s ix hours in a single discipline in Area II or Area IV.
2 General Electives (27-34 hours) 2
Up to 34 hours of technical credit may be accepted as electives.
Interdisciplinary Core ( 18 hours) - Available Online PRO 301
Theories and Practices of Adult Learning w/permission)
(waived
PRO 310
Academic Writing for Professional Studies
3
PRO 320
Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Critical Thinking
3
PRO 325
Interdisciplinary Research & Applications
3
PRO 498
Inquiry & Learning
3
PRO 499
Capstone Experience: Research Thesis/Project
3
3
A Note about Professional Studies (PRO) Courses: • PRO 301 is held in a 7 week term and is offered either as a hybrid course, meeting one evening each week with the majority of the work being done online, or it can be taken completely online. • PRO 310, PRO 320, and PRO 325 are held in 7 week terms and are offered completely online. • PRO 498 is held in a 10 week term and must be taken in the next to last semester before graduation. • PRO 499 is held in a full semester (fall, spring, or summer) and must be taken in the graduating semester. In lieu of meeting in a traditional classroom setting or online, at the start of the semester, students will set a time, date, and method to check in with the instructor each week. Check-ins can be in person or via email, phone, Skype, or Zoom.
Leadership Strategies and Dynamics Concentration (30 Hours) MGT 301
Managing Organizations
3
MGT 410
Leadership, Personal Dev & Org
3
Leadership & Business Related Courses
12
Arts, Humanities & Social Science Related Courses
12-15
Total Degree Requirements
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Admission Requirements • Minimum 2.0 GPA at a regionally accredited institution • Meeting with BPS faculty/advisor
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