Week 5 – Decision-Making & Problem-Solving (LEAD 301)
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LEAD 301 – Week 5 | Decision-Making & Problem-Solving | 3 Credit Hours
This course develops advanced skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving from leadership and psychological perspectives. Students examine perception, cognitive bias, judgment, creativity, systems thinking, ethical reasoning, evidence-informed decision-making, problem identification, alternatives analysis, risk, and implementation. Students apply structured problem-solving methods to individual, team, organizational, and leadership situations.
Pre-requisite: LEAD 201 and LEAD 210 with grades of C or higher, or approved equivalents.
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