Course Syllabus

SPEA-L 121 FALL 2026 SYLLABUS

IU Course Catalog Course Description

Broad overview of organizational leadership studies including purposes and practices relevant to front-line supervisors, managers, and leaders at all organizational levels. This course serves as an orientation to IUI and O’Neill.

Instructor Description

This course offers a foundational exploration of leadership through the lens of personal development, organizational understanding, and strategic planning. Using the Northouse Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (6e) as our eText, you will engage with key leadership concepts across all 12 chapters, emphasizing self-awareness, reflection, and practical applications in your academic/career life. You will:

• • • Discover your leadership potential by examining personal values, strengths, and areas for growth.
    • Explore how organizational leaders influence culture and work climate.
    • Develop specific goals and strategies to achieve career and academic success.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be able to:

• • • Develop practical knowledge about IUI, the COLS degree program, and themselves as life-
      long learners.
    • Practice skills associated with undergraduate student success.
    • Explore complementary minors, certificates, and dual degree options to meet their academic,
      personal, and career goals.
    • Create a personal and academic strategic plan.
    • Understand basic principles, terms, definitions, and perspectives associated with the formal
      study of leadership