Build on your skills and prepare for a leadership position with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a concentration in Leadership Studies. This online, 18-credit degree program for Associate of Applied Science graduates will help you advance to the next level of authority in

Earning a BAS in Leadership Studies will teach you the

and management, and how to apply this knowledge to reach personal and professional goals. Graduates will be prepared to advance to greater leadership roles.

ConcentrationsThis program helps you understand the role and nature of management and leadership and how to identify and apply leadership styles and theories. Course topics include:• What it means to be a leader and a follower• How to be an effective leader• Value systems and the impact of cultural differences

on leadership models• Team dynamics• Ethical decision-making techniques

FormatThis is an accelerated program taught in weekly classes online. You will take courses sequentially to focus on each subject and build on concepts over time. Small classes ensure productive group work and discussions.

Who This Program Is ForThe BAS in Leadership Studies program is for graduates of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program with a 2.0 or higher GPA from an accredited institution. To graduate, you must have a total of 120 credits from your AAS degree and courses you take at Averett University, including 18 credits from the Leadership Studies concentration. You must earn at least 30 credits at Averett.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE — LEADERSHIP STUDIES (BAS)

GOALS AND COURSE TOPICS

CORE COURSES AND CREDITSCOURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDITS

IDS 104 INTRODUCTION TO ADULT LEARNING

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LDR 104 LEADERSHIP 3

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3OF CONFLICT

PHL 300 APPLIED ETHICS 3

BSA 326 ORG BEHAVIOR, THEORY 3AND LEADERSHIP

LDR 303 LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 3

LDR 442 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR 3

Leadership Concentration 21General Education Requirement 30AAS and Electives 69

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120

Transfer credits may impact general education/elective total requirements

Courses and requirements subject to change

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ApplyYour next step on your educational journey starts NOW! Apply to Averett Graduate & Professional Studies here!

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Make an Appointment with our New Start CoordinatorWith all steps completed, please make a Schedule Review & Preparation for Success and Welcome Call meeting. During these meetings, you will learn more about your program and Averett GPS.