380.883.01
Lessons in Leadership: Applications for Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Focuses on assessing leadership styles, strengths and weaknesses. Addresses managing conflict and giving and receiving feedback. Explores communication strategies used by effective leaders and applies them through interactive exercises and presentations. Identifies how public health leaders approach their work. Opportunity to read studies in leadership.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the components of effective leadership strategies used by effective leaders
- Explore their own leadership styles so as to identify personal strengths and limitations
- Manage conflict and give effective feedback
- Practice communication skills associated with leadership
- Explain team dynamics and effectively use small work groups
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 25% In-class Exercises
- 40% Assignments
- 15% Presentation(s)
Final grade applies to all terms