The National Society of Leadership and Success | Evaluated Learning Experience
FOL 102 - Foundations of Leadership/Principles of Leadership
Version 1 and 2: Varies, approximately 30 hours.
Version 1: August 2019 - September 2025. Version 2: October 2025 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: participate in a success network team and engage in accountability groups to define a leadership goal and create the action steps towards completion; develop and communicate a personal elevator pitch with others to create new opportunities; evaluate traits of socially responsible behavior and act accordingly; describe tenets of social justice and empathy; develop positive interpersonal relationships through a focus on diversity; describe and explain a personal philosophy of leadership while drawing on leadership theories and methodologies; identify areas of focus for personal and professional growth and describe plans for development; analyze and evaluate leadership skills based on organizational cases; distinguish among four different communication styles; and identify personal communication style (DiSC); list goals and potential obstacles to completing goals; perform public speaking; and reflection activities. Version 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define key terms and principles of leadership; describe leadership theories; identify personal leadership style; demonstrate strategies for leading others; and practice applying course concepts to real-world scenarios.
Version 1: Major topics include self-reflection, practical skill development, and building personal knowledge about leadership theory and application, goal setting and leading others; understand and engage with contemporary issues of leadership: collaboration, creative problem-solving, communication, and personal and social action. The capstone of this course creates two final projects including a Leadership research paper and a Leadership Roadmap or portfolio that includes a comprehensive picture of a personalized leadership development plan and a comprehensive case study analysis. Version 2: Major topics include exploring foundational leadership principles and theories; examining leadership styles across contexts; identifying and articulating personal leadership strengths, mission, and vision; applying leadership strategies to team dynamics, collaboration, and motivation; and evaluating the role of social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion in effective leadership practice. The course is delivered in a self-paced, fully online asynchronous format with access to instructional videos, reading materials, interactive activities, scenario-based role-playing, and case study analyses. The capstone project of this course is a final research and reflection paper on leadership theories and practices. Additional assessment tools include the Digital Leaderbook with reflective assignments, Leader Action Roundtable activities, case study analyses, and participation in interactive exercises throughout the course. Prerequisite: FOL 101 – Foundations of Leadership.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Management, Leadership, Strategic Management, or Strategic Leadership (6/20). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management, Leadership, Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, or Strategic Leadership (10/25 revalidation).