MS Leadership Curriculum
The newly revised MS Leadership curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours (6 core courses, 1 research methods course,1 capstone, and 2 electives). This program is designed to enhance the ability of students from any academic background and level of professional experience to perform effectively as principled leaders in their present or future leadership roles. The program utilizes a holistic approach achieved through interdisciplinary and integrated courses to engage students in comprehensive learning about leadership in applied contexts.
In keeping with The Citadel’s mission of facilitating the development of principled leaders, all students are required to take and complete LDRS 500 Principled Leadership Seminar within their first two semesters. There is no charge for seminar participation.
Courses are taught completely online, and students should strategize with their Academic Advisor to create a completion plan that works for them, choosing to be enrolled part-time or full-time.
Online leadership classes are taught using Canvas, an online course management system. Students will login to Canvas via My Citadel Portal. Students needing technical assistance may contact the IT Helpdesk. Students taking online classes are expected to have a reliable computer with internet access. Students will also need a webcam.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate foundational leadership theories and apply the theories in the practice of leadership.
2. Conduct leadership self-appraisal, reflecting on strengths and weaknesses and ways to improve.
3. Articulate a vision and create a change process that inspires stakeholders to attain shared goals.
4. Develop, apply, and evaluate theories that promote teamwork and collaboration in organizations.
5. Recognize ethical and moral issues, analyze situations using ethical approaches, and apply a principled approach in organizations.
6. Demonstrate intercultural competence, appreciating other cultural ideas, behaviors, and beliefs.
7. Apply appropriate analysis techniques to investigate complex situations, develop informed decisions, and evaluate outcomes.
Leadership Courses – 6 core courses + one capstone + one research method course
(24 credit hours)
LDRS 710 – Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS 711 – Leading Change: Organization Development and Transformation
*LDRS 714 – Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues
**LDRS 715 – Leadership Capstone Project
LDRS 721 – Leading High Performing Teams
LDRS 722 – Leadership in Organizations
LDRS 724 – Leadership for a Global Society
*LDRS 725 – Curious Leadership: Methods of Inquiry & Action Research
*LDRS 722 is a prerequisite / **LDRS 722/LDRS 725 are prerequisites
Electives – Select 2 courses
(6 credit hours)
LDRS 716 – Independent Study
LDRS 723 – Communication for Leadership
LDRS 733 – Special Topics for Leadership
MGMT 760 – Global Business Strategy (MBA program only – required elective)
PGMT 672 – Applied Leadership Concepts (MS Project Management program only – required elective)
PSYC 500 – Human Growth & Development
PSCI 500 – Seminar in Social Science
PSYC 570 – Social & Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal Behavior
– Other course(s) as approved by Department Chair for Leadership Studies
Capstone Course – LDRS 500
Required – No Cost to Student
MS Leadership Rolling Schedule
| Required Courses | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDRS 500 Introduction to Principled Leadership | X | X | X |
| LDRS 710 Ethics, Values, & Principled Leadership | X | X | X |
| LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development & Transformation | X | X | X |
| *LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues | X | X | X |
| **LDRS 715 Leadership Capstone Project | X | ||
| LDRS 721 Leading High Performing Teams | X | X | X |
| LDRS 724 Leadership for a Global Society | X | X | X |
| LDRS 725 Curious Leadership: Methods of Inquiry & Action Research | X |