605.701.81
Leadership in Tobacco Control
Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Prerequisite
Through lectures, discussion, and exercises, students develop an understanding of the role of the tobacco control leader in policy development and implementation and the essential knowledge and skills this role requires. Provides a framework for understanding the process of working effectively with and leading others and emphasizes the role of the leader in leading change and developing a vision for the future of tobacco control.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and articulate the “7 habits of highly effective people” and the “5 learning disciplines” of a learning organization
- Articulate the fundamentals of leading and coordinating the efforts of an interdisciplinary team and developing the leadership capacity of team members
- Apply a systems-thinking approach and related analytical tools to complex problem-solving
- Understand the key elements of effectively communicating data to key stakeholders in support of policy development and implementation
- Understand and describe contemporary approaches to leadership and management
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Written Assignment(s)
- 20% Written Assignment(s)
- 20% Presentation(s)
- 15% Presentation(s)
- 25% Discussion
Enrollment Restriction
Section is only open to non-OPAL students. Students in OPAL programs must enroll in 605.701.86