Credit Hours:3 Lecture Hours:3 Contact Hour Total:48 This course has as its central focus the development of leadership skills. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership. The course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, and contemporary writings as well as films or film clips to illustrate traditional leadership theories. In addition, group exercises and outside assignments will provide opportunities to better understand and mold personal leadership style. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course