Course Description
Prepares students to become leaders in family and consumer sciences through an in-depth exploration of their leadership style. In this course, students have an opportunity to delve into the history of family and consumer sciences, leadership models, leadership from a diversity and inclusion perspective, and develop their own mission/philosophy/values statement as it relates to family and consumer sciences and leadership. Discussions include the personal, professional, and technical elements involved in leadership development.
Athena Title
Leadership in FACS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in FACS 2001
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Pre or Corequisite
(FACS 2000 or FACS 2000E) and permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, students will be able to: - Explain different types of leadership models. - Identify their leadership style. - Develop a leadership mission/philosophy/value statement. - Articulate their leadership competencies through written, oral, and visual mediums. - Apply learned (leadership) skills to real-world issues/challenges individually and collaboratively.
Topical Outline
History and Philosophy of Family and Consumer Sciences Types of Leadership Models Leadership Assessments Communicating as a Leader Leadership Values Diversity and Inclusion Leading Others Self-Care as a Leader Review Leadership Trends Guest Speakers and Panels Group Collaboration Individual Reflection