Organizational Leadership Studies , Bachelor of Science

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Studies will consist of a minimum of 120-semester units, based on the assumption that the majority of applicants will have completed a 60 unit Associate of Science (or equivalent) degree. The major will consist of 51 semester units. All courses require a "C" or better grade to complete the major. The structure of the program is:

1. Associate of Science degree from an accredited community college, or the equivalent.
2. Common Core Requirements (21 units)
3. Organizational Leadership Studies Major Courses (6 units)
4. Major Requirements (24 units)
   • Public Sector Management Track or
   • Strategic Communications Track

Each element of the program's structure is discussed briefly below.

A. Associate of Science or Equivalent Degree

Most potential students will come with an associate degree or the equivalent completed. Up to 18 units of lower-division technical coursework may be integrated as a part of the degree program. Depending on their lower division majors and the requirements for associates' degrees from different community colleges, some students may also be required to pursue additional lower-division course work beyond 60 units. Thus, an applicant will need to have completed a minimum of 38 units of regularly transferable course work at the lower division level.

B. Organizational Leadership Studies Required Courses (6 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
OLS 300	Ethos Libl Arts & Role of Work	3
OLS 490	Sem in Occupational Leadership	3

C. Common Core Courses (21 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select seven courses from the list below:		21
ANT 335	Comparative Cultures
BUS 300	Business Communications
COM 365	Introduction to Public Relations
ENG 352	Writing and Speaking Skills for Management
HIS 301	Individual, Family, and Community in Historic Perspective
HIS 348	Labor In American Society
MGT 310	Management Theory
MGT 416	Leadership
POL 310	Current Issues in American Government
POL 335	Introduction to International Relations
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
THE 320	Speech Skills and Techniques

D. Major Requirements (24 units)

Students select either the Strategic Communication Track or the Public Sector Management Track to satisfy major requirements (24 units):

1. Strategic Communications Track (24 units)¹

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Strategic Communications Electives
Select eight courses from the following: 1		21
BUS 300	Business Communications
HRM 313	Human Resources Management
HRM 316	Labor & Industrial Relations
LBR 411	Contracts & Negotiations
LBR 412	Labor Law
MGT 310	Management Theory
MGT 312	Organizational Behavior
MGT 416	Leadership
MGT 430	Strategic Communication
MKT 350	Principles Of Marketing
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
SOC 315	Sociology Of Work
Any upper division Communications course
Any upper division Economics course
Any upper division Law course
Any upper division Public Administration course
BUS 300, COM 365, MGT 310, MGT 416, or PSY 372 may be selected if not taken in the Common Core.

¹

In case of course unavailability or time conflicts, please consult the academic advisor for substitution approval.

2. Public Sector Management Track (24 units)¹

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Public Sector Management Electives
Select eight courses from the following:		18
BUS 300	Business Communications
HRM 313	Human Resources Management
HRM 316	Labor & Industrial Relations
LBR 411	Contracts & Negotiations
LBR 412	Labor Law
MGT 310	Management Theory
MGT 312	Organizational Behavior
MGT 416	Leadership
MKT 350	Principles Of Marketing
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
SOC 315	Sociology Of Work
Any upper division Communications course
Any upper division Economics course
Any upper division Law course
Any upper division Public Administration course 2
BUS 300	Business Communications 2
COM 365	Introduction to Public Relations 2
MGT 310	Management Theory 2
MGT 416	Leadership 2
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
Total Hours		18

¹

In case of course unavailability or time conflicts, consult the advisor for substitution approval.

²

May be selected if not taken in the Common Core.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Display Critical Thinking Skills through the application of ideas to real world concepts, as well as theoretical and practical problems related to an occupation.
2. Demonstrate understanding of occupational leadership skills in exams, in course papers, through group discussions, and in final project.
3. Exhibit Writing Skills that enable them to organize and explain ideas and solve problems using conventions of academic and professional writing
4. Design a professional development plan for a future career which may include changes in careers or objectives.
5. Demonstrate integration of technical, management, and liberal arts knowledge and skills in the current work settings.

4 Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
GE Area 5A Physical Science		3
GE Area 2A Arts Courses		3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
GE Area 5B Life Science		3
GE Area 5C Science Laboratory		1
GE Area 3B Letters Course		3
GE Area 4A Perspectives on Individuals, Groups, and Society		3
	Hours	13
Second Year
Fall
GE Area 1B Critical Thinking		3
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning		3
GE Area 4B Global and Historical Perspectives		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	12
Spring
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
CHS 340	Native American and Chicana Women's Narrative	3
EAR 312	Natural Disasters	3
IDS 318	Interdisciplinary Approach to Cultural Pluralism	3
	Hours	12
Third Year
Fall
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (GWAR satisfying course)	3
OLS 300	Ethos Libl Arts & Role of Work	3
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology	3
MGT 416	Leadership	3
	Hours	12
Spring
MGT 312	Organizational Behavior	3
PUB 300	Foundations of Public Administration	3
POL 335	Introduction to International Relations	3
SOC 315	Sociology Of Work	3
	Hours	12
Fourth Year
Fall
COM 365	Introduction to Public Relations	3
THE 320	Speech Skills and Techniques	3
PUB 301	Administrative Leadership and Behavior	3
ENG 352	Writing and Speaking Skills for Management	3
BUS 300	Business Communications	3
	Hours	15
Spring
HRM 316	Labor & Industrial Relations	3
MGT 310	Management Theory	3
OLS 490	Sem in Occupational Leadership	3
MKT 350	Principles Of Marketing	3
HRM 313	Human Resources Management	3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	106

2 Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (GWAR satisfying course)	3
OLS 300	Ethos Libl Arts & Role of Work	3
PSY 372	Industrial and Organizational Psychology	3
MGT 416	Leadership	3
CHS 340	Native American and Chicana Women's Narrative	3
	Hours	15
Spring
SOC 315	Sociology Of Work	3
PUB 300	Foundations of Public Administration	3
MGT 412	Small Business Management	3
THE 320	Speech Skills and Techniques	3
POL 335	Introduction to International Relations	3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
BUS 300	Business Communications	3
ENG 352	Writing and Speaking Skills for Management	3
PUB 301	Administrative Leadership and Behavior	3
COM 365	Introduction to Public Relations	3
HRM 313	Human Resources Management	3
	Hours	15
Spring
MKT 350	Principles Of Marketing	3
HRM 316	Labor & Industrial Relations	3
MGT 310	Management Theory	3
OLS 490	Sem in Occupational Leadership	3
SMT 312	Natural Disasters	3
IDS 318	Interdisciplinary Approach to Cultural Pluralism	3
	Hours	18
	Total Hours	63