Current Courses
Leadership Development Current Courses
The following Leadership Development program courses are being offered in the upcoming semesters:
SUMMER 2008 - UW WASHINGTON COUNTY
Liberal Studies 405
Project Planning & Implementation (3 credits)
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Prellwitz
This course include the “science” of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects, following the proven structure developed by the internationally-recognized Project Management Institute. Topics also cover the “art” of time management, conflict resolution and effective communication and partnerships – methods and behaviors associated with successful projects. Project planning and implementation also uses a series of case studies, problems and papers designed to help students demonstrate their ability to apply course topics to business settings.
Liberal Studies 412
Senior Research Project (3 credits)
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Buchholz
With guidance of a mentor or adjunct faculty member and the instructor, the student selects a topic for a research project, conducts the appropriate research and presents the conclusions in an acceptable format and style. The successful completion of the research project is contingent upon the utilization of the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Upper-level thought processes - analysis, synthesis, summarization and drawing inclusions - are assumed. A Project Review and Approval Schedule identifies performance evaluation from topic selection to completion of the research project. Prerequisites: Liberal Studies 300 and Liberal Studies 304
FALL 2008 - UW OSHKOSH
Liberal Studies 336
Collaborative Leadership Dynamics (3 credits)
Interim: Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Clow 207
Instructor: Buchholz
This course is designed to introduce a theoretical framework for collaborative leadership and the elements of group dynamics that support and maintain its success. Opportunities to integrate theory and practice will be provided to assist learners in understanding how groups function and how they, as leaders, impact the ability/behaviors of the group for solving personal, interpersonal, group and organizational problems.
Political Science 394
Community Power Systems (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Swart 14
Explores the issue of how political and economic power is distributed and maintained at the local level.
Public Administration 221
Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Clow 223
Instructor: Maher
FALL 2008 - UW WASHINGTON COUNTY
Liberal Studies 301
Contemporary Issues and Problems (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 246
Enables students to evaluate contemporary social problems through an exploration of historical trends and an increased facility with economic analysis. Special emphasis is placed on the issues of unemployment, inflation, energy, markets and planning, and economic growth from an international perspective. Because of the limited success of bureaucratic systems, several emerging economic alternatives are explored.
Liberal Studies 310
Laboratory Experiences in Science (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 246
Provides students with the opportunity to perform interdisciplinary, independent experiments in the physical sciences. Purposes of such activity will be to recreate the methodology and processes of the scientific method and explore its relevance in today's society.
Liberal Studies 336
Collaborative Leadership Dynamics (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 246
Instructor: Buchholz
This course is designed to introduce a theoretical framework for collaborative leadership and the elements of group dynamics that support and maintain its success. Opportunities to integrate theory and practice will be provided to assist learners in understanding how groups function and how they, as leaders, impact the ability/behaviors of the group for solving personal, interpersonal, group and organizational problems.
Political Science 350
Political Behavior (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 246
Focus on mass political behavior, the civic activities undertaken by the general public. Includes a look at public opinion, survey research, political participation and attitudes, campaigns and elections, and citizenship.
Public Administration 221
Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 246
Instructor: Maher
