Organizational Leadership Program Map
B.S. in Organizational Leadership
The degree allows for a large amount of student personalization through ample elective credits, as well as the possibility of credit for prior learning gained through various sources such as professional experiences, the military, training, community work, and personal study.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
42
Major Credit Hours
18
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
A2: MATH 1001 OR 1111
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning or College Algebra |
3 |
|
B2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar Course |
2 |
|
E3: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
E1 OR E2
World or US History |
3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
E1 OR E2
World or US History |
3 |
| F: Major Course | 3 |
| D1: Science + Lab | 4 |
| C2: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Students are encouraged to complete 1/2000 level ORGL or social science courses to prepare for upper division coursework. However, Core area F is designed to be flexible to accommodate the inclusion of a variety of lower division courses. Students must consult with the ORGL advisor.
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: PSYC 1101
Intro to General Psychology |
3 |
|
B1: COMM 1100 OR 1110
Human Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| F: Major Course | 3 |
| E4: Social Science | 3 |
| D1: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| F: Major Course | 3 |
| F: Major Course | 3 |
| F: Major Course | 3 |
| C1: Fine Arts | 3 |
| D2: Math, Science, and Quantitative Technology | 3 |
Milestones:
- Students are encouraged to complete 1/2000 level ORGL or social science courses to prepare for upper division coursework. However, Core area F is designed to be flexible to accommodate the inclusion of a variety of lower division courses. Students must consult with the ORGL advisor.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ORGL 3000
Reflective Seminar I (Self as Learner) |
1 |
|
ORGL 3050
Reflective Seminar II (Self in Context) |
1 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
Milestones:
- No more than 3 hours of directed readings or independent studies can count toward the major. No ORGL course in which the student receives a grade lower than “C” may count toward the major.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ORGL 4000
Reflective Seminar II (Transforming Self, Self-Transformation) |
1 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ORGL 4690
Organizational Leadership Capstone |
3 |
| Major Core | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Focus on your core courses to build your foundations.
- Your English and Communication courses will help you with your political science coursework
- Take POLS 1101- Intro to American Government right away! It’s a prerequisite for all your other political science major courses.
Middle Years:
- Don’t put off those science and math courses!
- Make sure to mix these in with your other coursework so that you’re developing the skills you need when you need them and not overwhelming yourself in a single semester.
- Identify courses within each area of your major (like comparative, international relations, etc.) that fit with your career goals.
Last Year:
- Use your electives to explore other disciplines and find courses complementary to your major! Not sure where to start? Ask your political science faculty and your advisor what they would recommend!
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Get involved with the student government.
- Check out UWG’s Academic Transition Programs.
- Attend Constitution Day at UWG.
- Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research.
- Explore all the other events, clubs, and organizations available to you.
Middle Years:
- Thinking about law school? Check out the pre-law society.
- Join the civic book club.
- Attend guest lectures hosted by the Murphy Center.
- Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
Last Year:
- Consider running for office in student government.
- Hone your leadership skills by mentoring new political science students.
- Ask about research opportunities with your favorite political science professor.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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