Week 4 – Group Dynamics & Communication (LEAD 220)
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LEAD 220 – Week 4 | Group Dynamics & Communication | 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the psychological and leadership principles that influence group behavior, team development, communication, collaboration, and conflict. Students explore group roles, norms, cohesion, power, influence, active listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, feedback, conflict management, negotiation, and strategies for developing effective teams. Emphasis is placed on applying communication and group-dynamics concepts to leadership and professional environments.
Pre-requisite: LEAD 101 with a grade of C or higher, or approved equivalent.
Recommended Order of Leadership and Psychology Courses
Order
Course
Course Title
Sequence / Pathway
1
LEAD 101
Foundations of Leadership & Psychology
Introduces foundational leadership and psychological concepts, human behavior, motivation, communication, and leadership effectiveness.
2
LEAD 201
Motivation & Leadership
Builds on foundational concepts by examining motivation, goal setting, engagement, performance, and leadership practices.
3
LEAD 210
Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness
Develops self-awareness, emotional intelligence, empathy, self-management, and interpersonal effectiveness.
4
LEAD 220
Group Dynamics & Communication
Examines teamwork, group behavior, communication, conflict management, collaboration, and leadership within groups.
5
LEAD 230
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Applies psychological and leadership principles to critical thinking, ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and complex situations.
6
LEAD 490
Leadership Development & Application
Culminating course integrating leadership, psychology, communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and professional application.
The Leadership and Psychology Certificate consists of 18 credit hours:
Course
Title
Credit Hours
LEAD 101
Foundations of Leadership & Psychology
3
LEAD 201
Motivation & Leadership
3
LEAD 210
Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness
3
LEAD 220
Group Dynamics & Communication
3
LEAD 230
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
3
LEAD 490
Leadership Development & Application
3
Total
Leadership and Psychology Certificate
18
Instructor Contact
Dr. Jacques Thigpen
- Division of Academic Affairs
- Associate Provost for Curriculum Design, Academic Programs, and Undergraduate Research
- Arts and Sciences Professor
- Email: jthigpen@pathsu.education
- Phone: (252) 558-3139