STSU 200 - Introduction to Student Leadership

A highly experiential course that provides an overview of leadership fundamentals and theory. Students will explore a variety of leadership models and concepts to discover their own personal leadership style. With an emphasis on peer leadership, students will learn how to effectively work with first year students. This course prepares students to assume leadership roles in a variety of academic, social, and professional contexts. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of B or better in STSU 100 or STSU 101 and consent of the department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Two hours experiential learning each week.

2 semester hours

Two-hour seminar and two hours experiential learning each week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. To register for this course, students must be accepted and active members of the First Year Experience (FYE) Student Ambassador program.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Describe in writing leadership theories, philosophies, and practice.
Demonstrate the effective application of leadership theories.
Identify an emerging personal leadership theory through exploration of various peer leadership styles.
Apply their understanding of theories related to the needs of first-year students to multiple learning situations.

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