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MS in Leadership Development Contacts
Dr. Tim Rafferty
timothy.rafferty@wright.edu
Ph: (937)775-3097.
Dr. Jill Lindsey
jill.lindsey@wright.edu
Ph: (937)775-3298.
Dr. Scott Graham
scott.graham@wright.edu
Ph: (937)775-3007.
Advising (Office of Student Services)
cehssrvs@wright.edu
Ph: (937)775-3088.
Undergraduate Program (B.S.)
Organizational Leadership
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Master of Science in Leadership Development
The Master of Science in Leadership Development (MSLD) will prepare individuals for leadership roles in a variety of contexts. Consistent with the program philosophy, the major goal of the program is to prepare candidate capable of applying knowledge, critical analysis, improvement strategies, and research to common challenges encountered in business, community, education, and non-profit organizations.
The program of study addresses:
- Intrapersonal competencies needed to form an accurate self-view and identity.
- Interpersonal competencies, critical thinking and analytical skills to effect organizational change.
- Behavioral changes in self through self-knowledge, cultural sensitivity, small group work and teaming processes.
- Behavioral changes in others through self-knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and team dynamics.
- A repertoire of functional strategies and skills related to leadership processes.
- Building relationships that enhance collaboration, cooperation, and team functioning.
- Participation in a robust learning community.
- Read and generate research in the field of leadership.
- Leading in a variety of contexts by attending to organizational goals, resources, politics, and membership.
Program Curriculum
Candidates will pursue this master's degree in a cohort model of course offerings with program-related experiences to integrate theory and practice. Classes will meet on a non-traditional schedule to allow for employment and incorporate evenings, weekends, web-enhanced, and web-based formats.
The program's focus on meeting students' differentiated needs through substantive content and innovative, real-world experiences maximizes opportunities for both personal and organizational transformation.
Key Areas of Study:
- Intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies
- Theories and research on organizing and leading
- Leadership processes in a variety of contexts
Students will complete a common ten-course sequence followed by a field-based Research Project or Thesis.
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International Leadership Association (ILA)
The MSLD program of study is one of the first in the country to be aligned with the International Leadership Association's newly drafted leadership program guidelines. Click here to learn more about ILA.
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