PSYCH 358
Leadership Development
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Principles and practices of successful leadership: decision making, communications, planning, team building, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
1. Major areas of the psychology of leadership
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the major areas of the psychology of leadership, including leadership as trait or as function; leadership styles (charismatic, transactional, transformational); contingency and situational leadership; ethics and responsibility; influence tactics; teamwork and team-building; motivation and coaching skills; creativity and innovation; communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution; strategic and tactical leadership; leadership development and succession planning. Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
Title
2. Apply leadership theory to specific situations
Learning Outcome
Students will learn to apply leadership theory to specific organizational situations. Measurement: Writing assignment.
