BA in Ethical Leadership
North Central College
Key Information
Campus location
Naperville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 42,866 / per year *
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Introduction
Why choose ethical leadership at North Central College?
The current political, social, and corporate climates speak to a need for ethical leaders. At North Central College, we are committed to preparing students to be curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders. Increasingly, new graduates indicate their desire to work with purpose and employers are looking for candidates who value social responsibility. Examine and establish the values that will guide you in your academic and professional journeys with our Ethical Leadership Major. Designed to be completed in tandem with minors ranging from Political Science to Management, our Ethical Leadership curriculum will enable you to evaluate complex societal issues, evaluate responsible choices, and lead the way in creating meaningful, positive change.
You can also:
- Join NCC LEAD during your first year. This strengths-based leadership development program has earned awards from NASPA and the Association of Leadership Educators for its innovative programming and practice.
- Hit the trail with our outdoor adventure leadership program, TRAIL Outfitters. Learn the fundamentals of teamwork, responsibility, attitude, integrity, and leadership as you embark on our many exciting adventures.
- Practice leadership through our community-engaged learning courses, internships, and service trips.
- Apply for our LEV Fellows Program and receive scholarship funding to pursue an LEV Major, Minor, or Concentration (comb the catalog for courses with the LEAD prefix).
- Get involved inside the classroom as a Preceptor and gain valuable, hands-on experience working alongside a professor in delivering a course.
- Pursue excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service by becoming a member of our Blue Key Honor Society.
Curriculum
The field of leadership studies represents a distinct academic discipline that readily connects to other fields of inquiry. The current political, social, and corporate climates speak to a need for ethical leaders. The Ethical Leadership Major provides a comprehensive overview and systematic approach to the study of leadership and its ethical obligations and implications. Students pair the Ethical Leadership Major with their choice from a selection of preset minors to integrate and apply the theory of leadership to another area of academic interest.
Major Requirements
Required Courses
- LEAD 100 - Design Thinking for Social Impact
- LEAD 120 - Leaders Without Borders
- LEAD 200 - Social Innovation
- LEAD 220 - Leadership for Changemaking
- LEAD 320 - Ethical Leadership
- LEAD 390 - Seminar on Leadership Theory
- LEAD 494 - Capstone: Applied Leadership
Electives
One of the following:
- LEAD 310 - Leadership and Place
- LEAD 350 - Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution
- LEAD 360 - Precepting
- LEAD 497 - Internship (Two or more credit hours)
- LEAD 499 - Independent Study (Two or more credit hours)
Additional Requirements
Complete a minor in one of the following partner departments or programs:
- Interdisciplinary Programs: Chicago Area Studies; History of Ideas
- College of Arts & Sciences: History; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Political Science; Environmental Studies
- School of Entrepreneurship & Business: Management
Additional Requirements for the BA Degree
Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language.