Leadership Development

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Program Description

The Leadership Development Program is designed for people interested in acquiring or improving managerial or supervisory skills. Whether your goal is to be more efficient and effective in your present job or to move in a new career direction, the Leadership Development Program will give you competitive skills for the future, using the state-of-the-art management tools including:

Project Management
Leadership
Quality
Managing Diversity and Change

Safety Issues
Problem Solving
Supervision
Legal Issues

The curriculum for this program is available in either a traditional format (full semester long courses) or an accelerated format for working adults and non-traditonal learners. You may select one of the following Leadership Development related program options and either will lead you to earning your Associates Degree:

Traditional Leadership Development - Associate Degree

Classes typically meet once per week for 3-4 hours.
Both day or evening options are available.
Students follow a traditional college calendar (August through May with optional summer term).
Evening classes are available to complement busy family or work schedules.
Complete the AAS degree in 3-4 years.

Accelerated Leadership Development - Associate Degree

The accelerated Leadership Development Program is intended specifically for working adults whose knowledge and expertise are an important part of the learning process. All classes are designed for collaborative learning. Knowledge is immediately applicable to your work environment.

Classes meet for 3-4 hours per week for eight weeks.
Day and evening accelerated courses are available.
Classes are not bound by the traditional college calendar and new students can start at any time.
Students can be full-time but with a part-time schedule.
Learners support each other in team-based projects throughout the entire management development cycle.
Students spend less time in class and more time engaged in project-based learning with deadlines and due dates.
Students may complete the degree in less time (2-3 years)
This format requires more commitment from all learners.

Engage your whole mind and body. Use your right brain, left brain, and each of your senses. You'll learn faster and retain more - participate in study teams to enhance your success. Experience a positive and creative environment that reduces anxiety. Music, art, visuals and objects contribute to your total learning experience. Your focus becomes learning - not just a grade.

Certificate Options for Non-Degree Seeking Students

18-Credit Leadership Development Certificate. Students may earn this certificate by completing five courses from the Occupational Specific category and one communications course listed in the AAS degree curriculum.

32-Credit Leadership Development Certificate. Students may earn this local certificate by completing the technical studies course requirements listed for this one-year certificate.

Graduates from the AAS degree program have found employment as:

Associate Manager
Materials Manager
Team Leader
Project Coordinator

Quality Assurance Supervisor
Club Manager
Labor Relations Manager
Human Resources Representative

If you have questions contact:

Beth Chambers
(608) 757-6344
bchambers@blackhawk.edu

Steven Bielefeldt
(608) 757-7779
sbielefeldt@blackhawk.edu

Program Information:

Curriculum Sequencing
    2008 - 2009
    2009 - 2010
    2010 - 2011
Suggested Program and Student Schedules. Most recent course information is located in the credit course schedule within the current student page.
    Summer 2009
    Fall 2009
    Spring 2010
Short-Term Certificate Options
Leadership Development Certificate (32 credits)
Small Business Management