Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Applied Science

Organizational Leadership,

Bachelor of Applied Science

Overview

This degree program is designed to be a flexible, affordable, student-centered approach to earning a bachelor’s degree.  We are here to assist you in every step of degree completion, including advisement, transfer of courses, academic coaching, and successful completion coursework.  Our diverse team consists of experts in Organizational Leadership, and we work closely with community and business leaders to ensure that our graduates receive an education that is relevant to current workforce needs. 

 

The mission of the Laredo College Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership program is to develop responsive leaders for employment in a diverse technological and global society. The degree focuses on practical workplace competencies that meet current and future challenges through curriculum designed for real world application.

 

Information

Admission

  • Admission to Laredo College via Apply Texas www.applytexas.org 
  • Application and Admission to BAS Organizational Leadership program (contact organizationalLeadership@laredo.edu for more information)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in state mandated general knowledge content through approved means; i.e., Texas Success Initiatives (TSI), with program specific exemptions accepted.
  • Applicants with prior college level coursework must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; Exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved by the program director.
  • Core complete. (Students who have earned an associate degree or are core complete have first priority for admission into the BASORGL program.  Students who are not core or professional development complete at the time of application may be admitted on a provisional basis.) 
  • Letter of interest (1 page letter indicating why the student is interested in the program, their career goals, and why they feel leadership is important in the workplace).
  • Previous or transfer credit approved by LC’s Office of the Registrar and Admission will be honored.

 

Acceptance

Student application, letter of interest, and transcripts are reviewed by a BASORGL admissions committee. If accepted, the candidate will be notified in a formal letter via email. Candidates will be assigned a faculty advisor at the time of acceptance to begin the degree planning process.

 

Total Credit Hours

This degree is 120 credit hours (SCH), which includes 42 SCH of core curriculum, 48 SCH of professional development electives, and 30 SCH of applied major courses:

 

  • Core Curriculum (42 SCH) - General Education courses from the Laredo College Core Curriculum.  These may be taken face to face, hybrid, or online.
  • Professional Development Electives (48 SCH)-courses transferred from an associate degree feeder program or other electives.
  • Applied Major Courses (30 SCH) - Upper-Level Organizational Leadership courses. These 10 courses are delivered online with competency-based education.

 

 

Note: Students who have earned an associate degree or are core complete have first priority for admission into the BASORGL program.  Students who are not core or professional development complete at the time of application may be admitted on a provisional basis. 

 

Feeder Programs:

Feeder programs in the BASORGL program are associate of arts, associate of science, or associate of applied science degree programs at Laredo College.  Students may transfer credits earned from feeder programs into the BASORGL program.

 

 

 

*Students in this program will need to work with their Homeland Security advisor.

 

Plan of Study

 Degree Requirements

Required Coursework
Core Curriculum Courses   42
Professional Development Electives                      48
Total Hours   90
FIRST SEMESTER
ORGL 3311 Issues in Organizational Leadership     3
ORGL 3321 Data Driven Decision Making I    3
ORGL 3322 Behavior, Ethics, Leadership I    3
ORGL 3331 Data Driven Decision-Making II    3
Hours  12
SECOND SEMESTER
ORGL 3332 Behavior, Ethics, & Leadership II    3
ORGL 4341 Management Theory I    3
Hours    6
THIRD SEMESTER
ORGL 4342 Organizational Change    3
ORGL 4352 Capstone I    3
ORGL 4343 Leading Change    3
ORGL 4353 Capstone II    3
Hours   12
Total Hours 120
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
  •  Core Curriculum (42 SCH) - General Education courses from the Laredo College Core Curriculum. These may be taken face to face, hybrid, or online.
  • Professional Development Electives (48 SCH) - courses transferred from an associate feeder program or other electives.