Communication and Leadership (Acc)
The Communication and Leadership program emphasizes a Christian approach to leadership in today's complex and diverse world. Graduates of this program will carry out Concordia's mission in a variety of institutional settings, providing ethical leadership in organizations both large and small. The program is embedded in Concordia's liberal arts traditions, emphasizing problem-solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, and the integration of faith and learning. It addresses all of Concordia's Global Learning Outcomes. The program is designed to reach post-traditional students with a delivery method that is flexible and convenient - ensuring access and opportunity - while also enhancing our strategic vision of bringing a Concordia education to the post-traditional population.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Apply concepts of Christian faith to contemporary issues (GLO #1 Christian Faith)
- Exercise ethical leadership while working collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups (GLO #2 Service and Global Citizenship)
- Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to confront real-world problems (GLO #3 Integrated Disciplinary Knowledge)
- Think creatively and critically (GLO #4 Critical Thinking & Creative Problem-Solving)
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing (GLO #5 Communicative Fluency)
- Evaluate, analyze and present data (GLO #6 Analytical Fluency)
Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Post-Traditional Core Requirements | 44 | |
Major Requirements | 27 | |
Electives | 49 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
LA 115 | Student Success Strategies | 3 |
COMM 112 | Speech Communication | 3 |
ENG 250 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
Social Psychology in the Workplace (Counts as Core - Social World) | ||
Statistics I (Counts as Core - Natural World: Mathematics) | ||
BCOM 300 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
HIST 394 | Contemporary Studies | 3 |
MGMT 345 | Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Relations | 3 |
ENG 410 | Professional Writing Seminar | 3 |
COMM 333 | Servant Leadership | 3 |
MCST 446 | Multicultural Leadership | 3 |
Total Hours | 27 |