Bachelors of General Studies: Political Leadership and Public Service
Learning Goals
Political Institutions and Processes: Political leadership and public service requires a solid working knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations and processes. Students will understand political dynamics and develop capacities to influence the public policymaking processes.
Leadership and Change-Making: Effective political leadership and public service in democratic societies is intended to produce change for the common good. This process requires students to develop a variety of analytic and communication abilities.
Ethics in Political Leadership and Public Service : Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today's leaders is establishing high ethical standards. Students will develop the moral and social responsibilities necessary for political and civic leaders as they mobilize the citizenry to confront the challenges of our society.
Curriculum Summary
Area of Emphasis for BGS: Political Leadership and Public Service Concentration (21 hours)
Students must complete 21 credit hours from among these courses:
- LDRS 300: Introduction to Leadership Concepts (3 hrs)
- LDRS 302: Introduction to Leadership Behavior (3 hrs)
- LDRS 310: Fieldwork in Leadership Studies (3 hrs)
- LDRS 640: Principles of Civic Leadership (3 hrs)
- PHIL 201: Political Philosophy (3 hrs)
- POLS 320: Introduction to Law (3 hrs)
- POLS 621: American Civil Liberties (3 hrs)
- POLS 650: History of Political Theory (3 hrs)
- POLS 651: Recent Political Theories (3 hrs)
- POLS 653: American Political Thought (3 hrs)
- POLS 665: Interest Groups and Lobbying (3 hrs)
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