PUBS108 Leadership and Influence in Emergency Response
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- PUBS108 Leadership and Influence in Emergency Response Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250 minutes
- IV. Prerequisites
- PUBS101 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course will provide students with an overview of the theory and concepts of leadership and leadership development. The course will examine leadership as it influences an emergency services organization and the various approaches those in leadership positions will take. Topics will include chain of command, incident command, and the management of personnel.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
The student will be able to:- demonstrate an understanding and articulation of the theoretical base of leadership and organizational behavior;
- describe various decision making models and communicate implications of these in emergency management;
- identify the information required to assess his/her personal leadership styles and the styles of others; and
- identify the information required to demonstrate leadership skills needed by emergency management personnel.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction, Course Objectives, Expectations
- Models of Organization
- Definition and Significance of Leadership
- Theories of Leadership
- Communication and Liaison Roles
- Organizational Decision Making
- Conflict Management Styles
- Personal Styles
- Exercising Leadership/Exercising Power
- Motivation
- Group Dynamics
- Transformational, Collaborative, and Principle-Centered Leadership
- Leadership Ethics
- Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals: � Not Applicable
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
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Textbook (s) approved by the Department
Various Handouts Provided In Class
See Course Format
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Review/Approval Date - 6/06; Archived 11/12