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LEADERSHIP COURSES (LDR)
LDR 1100 Introduction to Leadership (3)
  This course helps students apply leadership knowledge, skills and techniques to campus and community activities. Practical exercises, role-playing, class interaction and lecture / discussion with established leaders reinforce learning and aid each student in developing a personal leadership plan.
   
LDR 2200 Tools for Leaders (3)
  This course helps developing leaders use tools essential to effective leadership, including personal management and business etiquette skills, interpersonal and communication skills, motivation and persuasion skills, meeting management and group dynamic skills, and time management and fundamental organizational and planning skills. Prerequisite or corequisites: LDR 1100.
   
LDR 3300 Leadership Theory (3)
  This course helps students understand and apply what writers, theorists and leaders tell us about how to lead effectively in a rapidly changing world. The course also exposes students to what leaders are reading. Experienced leaders will provide guest instruction. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Prerequisite or corequisites: LDR 1100.
   
LDR 4400 Leadership Seminar (3)
  A capstone course that includes principles, practices and presentations by experienced leaders from the public and private sectors. This course helps developing leaders synthesize knowledge and prepare for future leadership challenges. Prerequisites: Leadership minor or enrollment in the University Honors Program or permission of instructor.
   
LDR 4402 Leadership Seminar Field Experience (2)
  This course includes field trips to visit CEOs, senior state government officials and military leaders, as well as business and dinner etiquette training and one-on-one mentoring by campus faculty and administrative leaders. This course is open to a limited number of developing leaders who have been active in campus and/or community activities. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Corequisite: LDR 4400.
   
LDR 4493/94 Guided Independent Study (1-3 hours variable credit)
  Supervised study through field or laboratory projects, guided readings, creative endeavors or achievement of specific skills. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, permission of guiding professor, and approval of instructor. A written request must be submitted to the instructor at least two weeks in advance of the term in which study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course in which a grade of D or below has been earned.