Leadership Academy Honors Program
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designates courses in the Quantitative Scientific Cluster |
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the Ideas and Events Cluster |
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the Human Behavior Cluster |
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the Literature, Language and Arts Cluster |
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Multicultural |
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Interdisciplinary courses
Multicultural and interdisciplinary courses also fulfill a cluster designation. |
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Asterisk indicates that the course may be offered less than once every two years. |
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Undergraduate Day School |
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Undergraduate Evening School |
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Courses having a more narrow focus than those taught on a regular basis of courses being taught on an experimental basis can be taught as Topics courses. These courses will be assigned numbers based on the student level for which they are intended-first, second, third or fourth year. |
Our Many Communities Colloquium
LEAD 1000 1 cr. 1 hr.
The first honors colloquium stresses the theme of leadership, especially within the contexts of our campus and the local community. It provides a practical as well as intellectual orientation toward the immediate world we live in at Fitchburg State. The course will provide an introduction to the functions of college governance and local city government. Students will study leadership not merely from a theoretical perspective but also in real world contexts. I
Foundations of Leadership I
LEAD 1005 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course focuses on what it means to be leaders in today's world. Students will study different theories of leadership as they apply to leaders, followers and situations and will have opportunities to observe and apply these theories in real-life situations. Students will also be introduced to some basic psychological research methods and will use these methods to complete several small leadership projects. B
Foundations of Leadership II
LEAD 1010 3 cr. 3 hr.
The second course in the leadership sequence focuses on learning to be an effective leader. The main objective of this course is to teach students leadership skills including listening, negotiating, building consensus, working with resistance and conflict, problem solving, assertiveness, giving and receiving feedback, and motivating others. Students will study interpersonal and group theory and apply these theories to leadership situations in laboratory and community settings. This course will culminate in an applied on-campus group leadership project. B
Service Learning Project
LEAD 1025 1 cr. 1 hr.
This Service Learning Project is basic to a citizen leader's preparation. Students will do a 30 hour practicum at community agencies, neighborhood organizations, schools, businesses or other settings deemed appropriate for service learning. Students will work in service teams under the supervision of both site and college supervisors. This structured learning environment will allow students to 1) become familiar with their community, 2) work with people on the teams as well as with people at the site, 3) learn and use skills for responsible citizenship and 4) develop their sense of civic responsibility. The college supervisor will hold a seminar once a week for students in the field. Topics of the seminar will relate to students' experiences in the agencies as well as to students' progress in recognizing the impact of their contributions. B
Prerequisite: LEAD 1000
Honors English I
LEAD 1050 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course encourages the development of each student's writing, independent reading and research abilities. Concepts and expressions of leadership in the classical and romantic traditions in literature and the fine arts will be emphasized. Fictional and non-fictional literature will be examined from various class, cultural, gender, historical, literary and political perspectives.
Leadership in the Outdoors
LEAD 1140 1 cr. 1 hr.
(PHED 1140)
Leadership in the Outdoors is a course designed for students in the Leadership Academy. Experiential by design, the course provides students an opportunity to experience and practice a variety of leadership styles through participation in outdoor adventure activities such as: a confidence course, initiative games, orienteering, canoeing and mountain hiking. The inquiry and analysis for the different types of leadership styles will be conducted for both the individual student and the entire class. An overnight camping trip will culminate the Leadership in the Outdoors course.
The Changing World I (19th Century)
LEAD 1150 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course presents an overview of how the world changed during the 19th century. Built upon a historical framework within the context of global economy and hegemony, it will introduce students to the lingering implications of such themes as the Industrial Revolution, nationalism in the West, imperialism in Asia and Africa, and the globalization of economy and communication. It will explore how European political and industrial power impacted the Afro-Asian nations, but more importantly how it sustained their own expanding European industries and economy. I, C, IDIS
Honors English II
LEAD 1200 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is a continuation of Honors English I and emphasizes writing, independent reading and research. Students examine varieties of leadership in the personal narratives of cultural, intellectual and political leaders, and in the analyses of social critics and theorists and in works of fiction. We will examine works from various class, cultural, gender, historical, literary and political perspectives. The diversity of texts affords students opportunities to develop strategies for the interpretation and analysis of different kinds of source material and to evaluate the concept of leadership in many contexts.
The Changing World II (20th Century)
LEAD 1250 3 cr. 3 hr.
The focus of this course will be on the dramatic changes which took place during the 20th century. Drawing upon the disciplines of History and Political Science, it will trace the political, social, and economic significance of such topics as the rise of fascism and communism, the Pax Americana, the nuclear age, the rise of national liberation movements in the Third World, the collapse of communism, and ongoing globalization as we approach the new millennium. I, C, IDIS
Leaders in the Humanities: The 19th century
LEAD 2000 3 cr. 3 hr.
This is an interdisciplinary study of art, music, philosophy and literature from classicism and Neoclassicism through post impressionism, including the movements of romanticism, post-romanticism, realism and impressionism. Emphasis will be placed upon the leaders of the above movements within their disciplines. L, IDIS
Colloquium: Leaders in the Humanities (19th century)
LEAD 2001 1 cr. 1 hr.
This colloquium complements Leaders in the Humanities: The 19th century by emphasizing research techniques for the humanities. Students will learn to do research using a variety of primary and secondary sources. They will also learn how to present their research in a variety of media. L, IDIS
Consumer Health
LEAD 2030 1 cr. 2 hr.
This course is designed to help the student evaluate health information critically, and select products and services wisely. The past, present, and future for quackery is explored especially in the areas of food, cosmetics and chronic disorders. Laws and protection agencies, both governmental and private, are surveyed.
Leaders in the Humanities: 20th century
LEAD 2050 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is an interdisciplinary and multicultural study of art, music, philosophy and literature from 1890 to 1995 in Europe and the United States. Periods covered include French post impressionism, fauvism and cubism; German expressionism; Spanish and French surrealism; early American modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, regionalism and jazz; abstract expressionism; pop art; earthworks and contemporary trends. Emphasis will be placed upon the leaders of the above movements within their disciplines. L, IDIS
Colloquium: Leaders in the Humanities (20th century)
LEAD 2051 1 cr. 1 hr.
This colloquium complements Leaders in the Humanities: The 20th century and continues the development of research techniques for the humanities. Students will expand their understanding of primary and secondary source materials and further develop their presentation skills. L, IDIS
Physics, Mathematics and Technology
LEAD 3000 4 cr. 5 hr.
This course will introduce the principal ideas and the development of modern 20th century physics along with its foundations in mathematics. After historical review of the development of ideas from Newton's laws through 19th century physics, aspects of quantum mechanics will be addressed. These include the wave-particle duality of nature, the Uncertainty Principle, the probabilistic nature of the universe, and Einstein's Special and General Theories of Relativity. Q, IDIS
Prerequisite: MATH 1250 or 1300 or high school math equivalency.
Biology, Mathematics and Technology
LEAD 3050 4 cr. 6 hr.
This course will address current issues such as the human genome mapping project, the spread and control of disease, population growth and environmental concerns. Each of these topics requires a clear understanding of the mathematics behind the biological questions. A case study approach and investigative activities that use laboratory experiments and computer simulations in concert with more traditional presentations will provide the focus for addressing these topics. These investigations will illustrate broader mathematical and biological concepts while engaging the students in problem solving, planning, decision making and group discussions. Q, L, IDIS
Colloquium: Biology, Mathematics and Technology
LEAD 3051 1 cr. 1 hr.
The third year colloquium will emphasize the societal, ethical and moral issues related to scientific advances. Specific topics will follow closely those being presented in Biology, Mathematics and Technology. Students will be expected to express their viewpoints through class discussion and a personal journal. Effective debating and good listening skills will be taught and cultural differences in beliefs and practices will be discussed. Q, IDIS
Independent Study in Leadership
LEAD 4900 6 cr. 6 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the Leadership Academy or Leadership Studies minor with the permission of the supervising instructor and the coordinator of the Leadership Academy. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
Senior Thesis/Project/Research
LEAD 4990 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is for Leadership Academy students completing the senior requirement. Topics are approved by the thesis committee, coordinator, and advising professor. The course of study, meetings and credit are arranged with the advisor.
Senior Thesis/Project/Writing
LEAD 4991 3 cr. 3 hr.
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