Mindfulness Studies - Course Listing & Descriptions

Establishing a personal leadership philosophy is key to navigating today’s leadership responsibilities effectively. Through case analysis, discussion and journaling, students will explore how leadership theory translates into real-world application as practitioners. Beginning with how philosophers and scholars have approached the complexities of leading others, students will investigate how past and present concepts resonate with their own evolving values and beliefs. Specifically, in the practice of mindful leadership, students will consider how awareness, openness, and ethical behavior can enhance and expand their leadership to fit 21st-century needs.

There are no texts required for purchase in this course. Readings and video links are organized by week in course files.

Note: This course includes a proctored exam.

*This course is a pre-requisite for all Master of Arts in Mindfulness Studies and Mindful Leadership Certificates.

Any activity that involves the interaction of human beings is bound to have ethical and spiritual implications. The purpose of this required course is to examine the spiritual and ethical implications of leadership. Essentially, this course asks students to consider the questions of how one ought to behave both spiritually and ethically as a leader. In whatever society we live in, these questions are raised as a regular part of human discourse. For example, in the course of an election, people will try to decide which of the participants would be a better leader. The term “better” is a value-laden term in that it implies some criterion or goal with respect to which we will measure potential leaders. It may be that, for some, “better” means “more effective” in achieving a certain goal. But, for this to make sense, the goal must have some value. Spirituality and ethics are key pieces in the study of value.

Note: This course includes a proctored exam.

In this course, the student works with a faculty member to design a focused, in-depth study related to mindful leadership. The student must have completed 15 credit hours of work towards the degree. Each student is allowed to take up to two directed study courses within their degree program.

*Approval from Academic Advising and Faculty Required