Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major in Leadership
Leadership is not an act, but a way of being, and it is an ongoing process. Grounded in the Jesuit leadership paradigm, this program prepares students for leadership opportunities not just at work, but also in the ordinary activities of everyday life. Central to this adult-focused interdisciplinary leadership program is the premise that the leader must know him or herself. This self-awareness stems from an ongoing ability to engage in self-reflection and discernment. This self-awareness can be utilized in all personal and professional roles and ultimately leads to a desire to work for innovation and change. Thus, the foundational philosophy of the B.S. in Leadership Studies centers around the following tenets:
- We are all leaders, and we are leading all the time, well or poorly;
- Leadership springs from within and it is about who I am as much as what I do;
- Leadership is not an act, it is my life, a way of living; and
- One never completes the task of becoming a leader but instead, it is an ongoing process.
Creighton Commitments
As guided by our mission and Jesuit values, Creighton believes in the continuous improvement of student learning. Creighton students will cultivate and embody upon graduation the following Creighton Commitments in order to be successful in their future endeavors and reflective of Jesuit ideals.
All Creighton graduates will exemplify:
- Disciplinary competence and/or professional proficiency
- Critical thinking skills
- Ignatian values, including an exploration of faith and the promotion of justice
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Deliberative reflection for personal and professional formation
- The ability to work effectively across all distinctions of human diversity
B.S., Major in Leadership Requirements (36 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ILS 201 | Introduction to Leadership Studies | 3 |
| ILS 302 | Strategic Leadership & Project Management | 3 |
| ILS 303 | Ethical Dimensions of Leadership | 3 |
| ILS 304 | Financial and Quantitative Dimensions of Leadership | 3 |
| ILS 306 | Social Justice: In Thought and Action | 3 |
| ILS 320 | Theories of Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
| ILS 499 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Additional 15 credits from ILS courses numbered 300 or above. Non-ILS courses with leadership relevance may be applied to major electives with approval of the program director. | ||
| Global Perspectives: Food in World History | ||
| Healthcare in Society | ||
| Emotionally Intelligent Leadership | ||
| Coaching and Mentoring | ||
| Women in Leadership | ||
| The Human Capital Management Environment | ||
| Leadership Well-Being | ||
| Leadership in Literature | ||
| ILS Practicum | ||
| Philanthropy Concepts, Principles and Roles | ||
| Nonprofit Governance: Board Development and Strategic Planning | ||
| Organizational Messaging | ||
| Acquiring and Selecting Human Resource Capability | ||
| Directed Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |