Curriculum (Classic format)

Each course uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and a group activity. The program reflects the view that we operate in a complex world and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Please refer to our course descriptions page for more detail.

Final Project Options
Classic Classroom format students select one of three alternative ways to complete the program:

   Plan A. The Thesis /Leadership Application Project (LAP) Option  requires 11 MAL courses, including:

• ML 510 Visions of Leadership
• ML 514 Research Methods
• ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I
• ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II

   Plan B. The Non-thesis Option requires MAL students to take 11 MAL courses, including:

• ML 510 Visions of Leadership
• ML 514 Research Methods
• ML 580 Colloquium
• ML 597 Independent Project

   Plan C. The Comprehensive Examination Option requires MAL Students to take 11 MAL courses, including:

• ML 510 Visions of Leadership
• ML 514 Research Methods
• ML 580 Colloquium
• ML 589 Comprehensive Examination Seminar

See final project options for details.

Elective Courses for all final project options
(At least 7.0 course credits)
- ML511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1)
- ML513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review (1)
- ML520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1)
- ML527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1)
- ML530 Ethics in Communication (1)
- ML531 The Dynamics of Change (1)
- ML535 Organization Theory and Leadership (1)
- ML539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organizations (1)
- ML540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1)
- ML545 Decision Making and Leadership (1)
- ML548 Coaching and Consulting (1)
- ML550 Communication, Decision Making and Technology (1)
- ML557 Language of Leadership (1)
- ML558 Leadership and Science (1)
- ML560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1)
- ML562 Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and Leadership (1)
- ML565 Women and Leadership (1)
- ML570 Negotiation: Theory and Practice
- ML574 Strategic Leadership (1)
- ML577 Leadership and Universal Responsibility: A Nicaraguan Experience (1)
- ML580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership * (1)
- ML598 Independent Study (1) **
- ML599 Topics (1)

*Required for non-thesis plan.
** No more than 1.0 course of independent study may be applied to the degree.