AEE 460Foundations in Leadership Development

3 credits · Agricultural and Extension Education · Penn State

This course explores historical and contemporary leadership theories, models and perspectives within social, cross-cultural, and political contexts. AEE 460 Foundations of Leadership Development (3)This course is designed to provide students with a philosophical and theoretical framework of leadership by examining historical and contemporary theories, models and leadership styles within a social, political and global context. Students will explore leadership effectiveness and its relationship to issues of power, influence, persuasion, motivation and ethical decision-making. The overall objective of this course is to help students learn specific leadership competencies that will make them a more effective leader when addressing problems and seeking solutions in public and private domains.Evaluation will be based upon quizzes, written projects, leader interview and a final paper in which students will be expected to demonstrate an integrated application of causes, barriers and key ingredients of successful leadership practices. This course will be part of a series on leadership development offered through the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education.