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23 courses with the subject LEAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

LEAD 140Freshman Leadership Initiative I2

Students will be introduced to a theoretical framework for understanding leadership and followership, while participating in a living learning community. Students will experience the personal discovery of leadership potential and commitment.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 2
LEAD 141Leadership in the Campus Community I1

Students will learn general leadership strategies associated with being employed by, or otherwise representing the University in an official capacity. Emphasis will also be placed on particular functions of various positions.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1, R3
LEAD 150Band of Brothers: Leadership and Masculinity2

Students will be challenged and supported in transitioning to university life as they learn about campus and community resources aimed at student success. Further, they will discuss basic leadership principles through the lens of men’s identity and brotherhood. This is a Living Learning Community.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 151Secrets of Powerful Women2

Students will be challenged and supported in transitioning to university life as they learn about campus and community resources aimed at student success. Further, they will discuss basic leadership principles through the lens of women’s identity and sisterhood. This is a Living Learning Community.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 152Going Green: Leadership & Environmental Responsibility2

Students will be challenged and supported in transitioning to university life as they learn about campus and community resources aimed at student success. Further, they will discuss basic leadership principles through the lens of environmental responsibility and sustainability. This is a Living Learning Community.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 153Global Awareness & Citizenship: Leadership from a Global Perspective2

Students will be challenged and supported in transitioning to university life as they learn about campus and community resources aimed at student success. Further, they will discuss basic leadership principles through the lens of global citizenship. This is a Living Learning Community.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 156Cultural Competency & Social Justice2

Students will be challenged and supported in transitioning to university life as they learn about campus and community resources aimed at student success. Further, they will discuss basic leadership principles through the lens of cultural competency and social justice. This is a Living Learning Community.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 180Freshman Leadership Initiative II2

Students will synthesize knowledge of the theoretical frameworks for understanding leadership and followership, while participating in a living learning community. This advanced course provides students with an opportunity to practice advanced leadership skills through team management and campus event planning.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
LEAD 140 . Credits: 2
LEAD 241Leadership in the Campus Community II1

Students will learn general leadership strategies associated with being employed by, or otherwise representing the University in an official management or leadership capacity. Emphasis will also be placed on particular functions of various positions as a manager or leader.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
LEAD 141 and permission of instructor. Credits: 1
LEAD 244Principles of Leadership3

Students will explore the major theories of leadership and discuss how to define/measure leader effectiveness. It is intended for students who are interested in gaining a foundation in leadership studies and extended coursework in applied aspects of leadership.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 249Diversity and Leadership3

Students will explore and discuss issues of diversity and leadership such as communication, resolving conflicts, motivation, decision-making, community service, and leadership styles. Key to this exploration will be in-depth discussions of what diversity means and how leaders impact social justice.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 250Leadership Lessons Through Film3

Students will explore key concepts of leadership through the medium of film. Through intentional viewing and analysis, students will analyze leadership theory in relation to a wide range of movies.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 294Special Topics in Leadership1-3

This lower division leadership course will be designed based upon a special topic in leadership.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6
LEAD 300Leadership for Racial Justice3

Students will explore how various forms of leadership have been manifest in historic and current movements for racial justice. Emphasis is placed on leadership strategies as contextualized in time, space, and place of racial justice movements.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 301Women-Centered Leadership3

Students will investigate leadership through various feminist lenses. To facilitate this exploration, students will learn about various waves of feminism and discuss many examples of women leaders.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 302International Perspectives of Leadership3

Students will investigate what leadership means and how it is manifest in countries outside of the United States. Explorations will include the impact of culture on power, governance, and leadership in a global context.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 343Dimensions of Spirituality in Leadership3

Students will explore their own relationship with their world and sense of spirituality, life course, and leadership knowledge while searching for meaning and purpose of actions and decisions.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 344Advanced Leadership Practices3

Students will explore and discuss issues on ethics and values decision making from leadership perspectives to understand how leaders shape the moral environment in relation to major theoretical understandings of leadership.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
LEAD 244 . Credits: 3
LEAD 346Civic Engagement and Leadership3

Students will draw on history, psychology, political science, and sociology to promote ethical leadership and civic engagement in our local community. This will be accomplished through a combination of education, research, and service.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 381Leadership Minor Independent Study1-3

This upper division leadership course will be designed based upon a learning contract developed by the student and agreed upon by the sponsoring faculty member.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R9
LEAD 444Leadership Minor Capstone3

Students will move the theoretical leadership knowledge gained in prior coursework to practical application within the context of their chosen professional career path. Students will also synthesize knowledge gained across the leadership minor curriculum. Students taking this course need to meet prerequisites and should also have an additional 6 hours of approved Leadership Minor electives.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
LEAD 344 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
LEAD 483Leadership Minor Internship1-3

Students will participate in an intensive field experience during this internship-based course that requires students to integrate lessons learned from the core leadership courses into practical leadership situations.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
LEAD 494Special Topics in Leadership1-3

This upper division leadership course will be designed based upon a special topic in leadership.

Subject
LEAD
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6

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