LS 201 Group Dynamics: 3 semester hours
This course provides students with a foundation in the theory and practice of cooperative leadership and followership within groups. Students will acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to become an effective group member. Topics include characteristics of groups and group processes, motivation, group cohesion, roles within groups, conflict, power, and influence. The focus of the course is analyzing groups and learning to use reflective practices to improve the dynamics of groups, whether as a leader or follower. Prerequisite: LS 101.