Character in Leadership

  • Minor

CHARACTER IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

University of Jamestown values its reputation for quality education, and therefore is committed through its Character in Leadership program to providing a broad and sound intellectual foundation that will enable its students to provide ethical leadership in an ever-changing world.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Admission to the University
  • Limited to 30 new students each year
  • Application reviews begin in November

Character in Leadership Application

FEATURES

  • A minor in “Character in Leadership”
  • Specially designed leadership/ethics courses
  • Seminars for discussion and brainstorming
  • Group Service Projects
  • Off-campus team building experiences
  • Motivational speakers & guest lecturers
  • Development of individual future action plans
  • Development of improved leadership skills
  • Development of clarified personal values

MISSION STATEMENT

As an academic community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of Christian love, University of Jamestown recognizes the need for leaders of integrity and courage who are actively concerned for the needs of our world. Through the Character in Leadership program we commit ourselves to assist students in the development of the knowledge, attitudes, values, and leadership skills that will enable them to live and to influence others to live with the sound character that naturally leads to service for the greater good of all.

Coursework

Course Title Credits

Ldrs 101

The Servant Leader

3

PHIL 352

Ethics

3

Ldrs 220

Leadership Elective

3

Ldrs 301

The Reflective Leader

3

Ldrs 401

The Discerning Leader

3

LDRS 410

Applied Leadership Capstone I

1

LDRS 415

Applied Leadership Capstone II

1

LDRS 200

Practical Leadership

1

Total Semester Credits Required: 18

See Full Course Catalog

Proposed Course Sequence:

Freshman LDRS 101: The Servant Leader LDRS 101
Sophomore PHIL 252: CIL Ethics & LDRS 220 Elective Credit
Junior LDRS 301: The Reflective Leader, LDRS 401: The Discerning Leader
Senior LDRS 410: Applied Leadership Capstone 1, LDRS 415: Applied Leadership Capstone 2 & LDRS 200: Practical Leadership

Our Faculty

The Character in Leadership faculty are known for being invested in their student’s work and are committed to providing detailed feedback to help them achieve success. You’ll get to know faculty, both in and outside of the classroom, from day one.
Dr. Liz Hunt

Elizabeth Hunt, PhD

  • Executive Director of the Unruh School of Character in Leadership
  • Director of Character in Leadership
  • Professor

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