M.A.L.S. Degree Requirements
The M.A.L.S. degree requires 36 semester hours as stipulated below.
Stewardship Competency: 12 semester hours
MLS5100 Servant Leadership
3 semester hours
This course explores the philosophy of Servant Leadership. Students will consider
a general organizational ethic, meaning the moral principles and values governing
organizations, as well as the feasibility of servant leadership practice within
those. The characteristics of the servant leader and application of the same to
various distinct career disciplines will be considered.
Integrated Concept Courses
MLS5400 Stewardship, Ethics/Values, Trust
1 semester hour
This course examines Stewardship and its related components, including Trust.
We will contrast a service orientation versus martyrdom, and individually identify
the roots of Ethics and Values as well as how they inform a personal leadership
framework.
MLS5450 Self Awareness, Team Building, Presence
1 semester hour
We will examine mindsets and biases that support and defy our leadership potential
as individuals, and contributory potential within a group. We will explore the
concept of presence and flow both individually and within a group.
MLS5500 Motivation, Empowerment, Coaching
1 semester hour
This course will contribute to the growth of the skills helpful to truly empathize
with the goals and needs of others, in order to remove the obstacles blocking the
inherent self-motivation in beings, as well as inspire value added coaching.
MLS5550 Authenticity, Vulnerability, Humility
1 semester hour
We will explore the essential Authenticity required for Servant Leadership, provide
insight as to how to navigate the resultant Vulnerability, all in the pursuit of
organizationally productive humility.
MLS5600 Followership, Usefulness, Changing the Pyramid
1 semester hour
This course explores the practice and importance of effective followership, its
potential impact on organizational structure, and those structures that indicate or
are indicated by Servant Leadership. The commitment to Usefulness as defined
by the rights and responsibilities of organizational citizenship will be considered.
MLS6100 Experiential Credit is met by participating in and formally reflecting upon, a service oriented, “hands on” experience. This experience may consist of an international or
domestic service opportunity. The granting of credit for an experiential opportunity
not facilitated by the University is at the discretion of the program director.
Participation in a campus Net Impact chapter project is one such example.
MLS 6100 Experiential
1 semester Hour
Credit is met by participating in and formal reflection upon, a service oriented, "hands-on," experience. This experience may consist of an international or domestic service opportunity. The granting of credit for an experiential opportunity not facilitated by the university is at the discretion of the Program Director. Participation in a campus New Impact chapter project is one such example.
MLS6300 Foresight, Intuition, Listening
1 semester hour
Foresight driven by Intuition and Continuous Learning will be examined, as well
as strategies and skills essential to the productive management of resultant organizational
change.
MLS6350 Conceptualization, Creativity, Systems Thinking
1 semester hour
We will engage in activities to empower individual Creativity, coupled with the
introduction of Systems Thinking. The intersection of these two is where executable
Conceptualization is born.
MLS6400 History of Servant Leadership, Sustainability, Faith/Culture
1 semester hour
This course will survey the presence of Servant Leadership in history. A broad
variety of faith and cultural perspectives will be analyzed regarding differences
and commonalities. We will explore the financial sustainability supported by Servant
Leadership.
Entrepreneurial Competency: 6 semester hours
MLS6200 Social Entrepreneurship
3 semester hours
This course will explore the ways that Servant Leadership in action manifests in
innovative solutions which address the systemic causes or perpetuation of social
injustice. Specific cases of Social Entrepreneurship will be reviewed and analyzed,
followed by the execution of a case, PBL or special project.
No prerequisites.
EDU8225 Philosophies of Adult Learning
3 semester hours
The course begins by defining common characteristics of adult learners. Readings
include the research literature on learner-centered instruction. The course
emphasizes theories of self-regulated learning and motivation, focusing particularly
on: constructivism, social cognition, efficacy, attribution, and self-determination.
The course accentuates adult-oriented constructivist methods of teaching
and learning, including problem-based learning.
No prerequisites.
Financial Competency: 6 semester hours
MBA5120 Foundations of Accounting
3 semester hours
This course introduces basic financial and managerial accounting concepts from
the viewpoint of the user. Emphasis is on developing critical decision-making skills
through the study of problems and cases. It will also cover financial statement
analysis.
No prerequisites.
MBA5140 Foundations of Economics
3 semester hours
Students will be introduced to the domestic and global economies, business
cycles, unemployment, and inflation. They will also be exposed to the economic
decision process of firms and individuals as they attempt to maximize their relative
well-being.
No prerequisites.
Interpersonal Competency: 6 semester hours
Select:
SWK6381 Social Work Practice II: Group Work
3 semester hours
The course examines social work practice from a macro perspective introducing
group work practice skills.
No prerequisites.
OR
SWK6382 Social Work Practice II: Community
3 semester hours
The course examines social work practice from a macro perspective introducing
community direct practice skills.
No prerequisites.
MBA6620 Leading Strategically
3 semester hours
This leadership concentration course addresses how leaders can effectively utilize
creative strategies. Students will explore innovative strategies for overcoming
barriers to the ethical resolution of conflict and crisis. Students will also discuss
moral ethical and legal issues that affect the ability to lead an organization. The
subsections are (1) conflict resolution (2) crisis strategies and (3) moral, ethical
and legal leadership (4) leading strategic changes.
No prerequisites.
Concentration Courses: 6 semester hours
MLS6770, 6771, 6772, 6773, 6774, 6775 Leadership Capstone: “Concentration Specified”
3 semester hours
This course will guide students through the application of a service oriented lens
to their chosen concentration. The systemic circumstances within the environment
of the chosen concentration will be explored, and a conceptualization plan
for the student’s path within that environment will be constructed.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours in the M.A.L.S.
program.
Elective of Choice or Master’s Thesis
3 semester hours
Students will select a graduate level course or may construct a Master’s Thesis to
supplement their concentration area program. Course selections and thesis topics
are subject to the approval by the Director of the M.A.L.S. Program. Elective
course examples might include, but are not limited to:
ACC5520 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 3 semester hours
This course focuses on accounting and budgeting concepts applied to the management
of public, not-for-profit, and non-profit organizations: program budgeting,
fund accounting, and systematic analysis as they apply to public sector and
not-for or non-profits.
Prerequisites: ACC2010 and ACC2020 or MBA5120.
SWK6390 Social Work Practice with Diverse & Vulnerable Populations
3 semester hours
This course is an exploration of historical and current economic, social, cultural
and political forces that affect a wide range of minorities. Focus is on development
of ethnic-sensitive, culturally competent practice skills. Self-awareness and
attitudes towards self, others and differences are explored.
No prerequisites.
SWK6900 M.A.L.S. Thesis
A research based thesis will be prepared by the student, in consultation with a
faculty member and/or discipline based mentor. A multidisciplinary environment
is maintained intentionally, in order to facilitate broad analysis and critical
thought.
Prerequisites: 18 semester hours completed In the M.A.L.S. program.
The M.A.L.S. degree requires 36 semester hours as stipulated below.
Stewardship Competency: 12 semester hours
MLS5100 Servant Leadership
3 semester hours
This course explores the philosophy of Servant Leadership. Students will consider
a general organizational ethic, meaning the moral principles and values governing
organizations, as well as the feasibility of servant leadership practice within
those. The characteristics of the servant leader and application of the same to
various distinct career disciplines will be considered.
Integrated Concept Courses
MLS5400 Stewardship, Ethics/Values, Trust
1 semester hour
This course examines Stewardship and its related components, including Trust.
We will contrast a service orientation versus martyrdom, and individually identify
the roots of Ethics and Values as well as how they inform a personal leadership
framework.
MLS5450 Self Awareness, Team Building, Presence
1 semester hour
We will examine mindsets and biases that support and defy our leadership potential
as individuals, and contributory potential within a group. We will explore the
concept of presence and flow both individually and within a group.
MLS5500 Motivation, Empowerment, Coaching
1 semester hour
This course will contribute to the growth of the skills helpful to truly empathize
with the goals and needs of others, in order to remove the obstacles blocking the
inherent self-motivation in beings, as well as inspire value added coaching.
MLS5550 Authenticity, Vulnerability, Humility
1 semester hour
We will explore the essential Authenticity required for Servant Leadership, provide
insight as to how to navigate the resultant Vulnerability, all in the pursuit of
organizationally productive humility.
MLS5600 Followership, Usefulness, Changing the Pyramid
1 semester hour
This course explores the practice and importance of effective followership, its
potential impact on organizational structure, and those structures that indicate or
are indicated by Servant Leadership. The commitment to Usefulness as defined
by the rights and responsibilities of organizational citizenship will be considered.
MLS6100 Experiential Credit is met by participating in and formally reflecting upon, a service oriented, “hands on” experience. This experience may consist of an international or
domestic service opportunity. The granting of credit for an experiential opportunity
not facilitated by the University is at the discretion of the program director.
Participation in a campus Net Impact chapter project is one such example.
MLS 6100 Experiential
1 semester Hour
Credit is met by participating in and formal reflection upon, a service oriented, "hands-on," experience. This experience may consist of an international or domestic service opportunity. The granting of credit for an experiential opportunity not facilitated by the university is at the discretion of the Program Director. Participation in a campus New Impact chapter project is one such example.
MLS6300 Foresight, Intuition, Listening
1 semester hour
Foresight driven by Intuition and Continuous Learning will be examined, as well
as strategies and skills essential to the productive management of resultant organizational
change.
MLS6350 Conceptualization, Creativity, Systems Thinking
1 semester hour
We will engage in activities to empower individual Creativity, coupled with the
introduction of Systems Thinking. The intersection of these two is where executable
Conceptualization is born.
MLS6400 History of Servant Leadership, Sustainability, Faith/Culture
1 semester hour
This course will survey the presence of Servant Leadership in history. A broad
variety of faith and cultural perspectives will be analyzed regarding differences
and commonalities. We will explore the financial sustainability supported by Servant
Leadership.
Entrepreneurial Competency: 6 semester hours
MLS6200 Social Entrepreneurship
3 semester hours
This course will explore the ways that Servant Leadership in action manifests in
innovative solutions which address the systemic causes or perpetuation of social
injustice. Specific cases of Social Entrepreneurship will be reviewed and analyzed,
followed by the execution of a case, PBL or special project.
No prerequisites.
EDU8225 Philosophies of Adult Learning
3 semester hours
The course begins by defining common characteristics of adult learners. Readings
include the research literature on learner-centered instruction. The course
emphasizes theories of self-regulated learning and motivation, focusing particularly
on: constructivism, social cognition, efficacy, attribution, and self-determination.
The course accentuates adult-oriented constructivist methods of teaching
and learning, including problem-based learning.
No prerequisites.
Financial Competency: 6 semester hours
MBA5120 Foundations of Accounting
3 semester hours
This course introduces basic financial and managerial accounting concepts from
the viewpoint of the user. Emphasis is on developing critical decision-making skills
through the study of problems and cases. It will also cover financial statement
analysis.
No prerequisites.
MBA5140 Foundations of Economics
3 semester hours
Students will be introduced to the domestic and global economies, business
cycles, unemployment, and inflation. They will also be exposed to the economic
decision process of firms and individuals as they attempt to maximize their relative
well-being.
No prerequisites.
Interpersonal Competency: 6 semester hours
Select:
SWK6381 Social Work Practice II: Group Work
3 semester hours
The course examines social work practice from a macro perspective introducing
group work practice skills.
No prerequisites.
OR
SWK6382 Social Work Practice II: Community
3 semester hours
The course examines social work practice from a macro perspective introducing
community direct practice skills.
No prerequisites.
MBA6620 Leading Strategically
3 semester hours
This leadership concentration course addresses how leaders can effectively utilize
creative strategies. Students will explore innovative strategies for overcoming
barriers to the ethical resolution of conflict and crisis. Students will also discuss
moral ethical and legal issues that affect the ability to lead an organization. The
subsections are (1) conflict resolution (2) crisis strategies and (3) moral, ethical
and legal leadership (4) leading strategic changes.
No prerequisites.
Concentration Courses: 6 semester hours
MLS6770, 6771, 6772, 6773, 6774, 6775 Leadership Capstone: “Concentration Specified”
3 semester hours
This course will guide students through the application of a service oriented lens
to their chosen concentration. The systemic circumstances within the environment
of the chosen concentration will be explored, and a conceptualization plan
for the student’s path within that environment will be constructed.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours in the M.A.L.S.
program.
Elective of Choice or Master’s Thesis
3 semester hours
Students will select a graduate level course or may construct a Master’s Thesis to
supplement their concentration area program. Course selections and thesis topics
are subject to the approval by the Director of the M.A.L.S. Program. Elective
course examples might include, but are not limited to:
ACC5520 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 3 semester hours
This course focuses on accounting and budgeting concepts applied to the management
of public, not-for-profit, and non-profit organizations: program budgeting,
fund accounting, and systematic analysis as they apply to public sector and
not-for or non-profits.
Prerequisites: ACC2010 and ACC2020 or MBA5120.
SWK6390 Social Work Practice with Diverse & Vulnerable Populations
3 semester hours
This course is an exploration of historical and current economic, social, cultural
and political forces that affect a wide range of minorities. Focus is on development
of ethnic-sensitive, culturally competent practice skills. Self-awareness and
attitudes towards self, others and differences are explored.
No prerequisites.
SWK6900 M.A.L.S. Thesis
A research based thesis will be prepared by the student, in consultation with a
faculty member and/or discipline based mentor. A multidisciplinary environment
is maintained intentionally, in order to facilitate broad analysis and critical
thought.
Prerequisites: 18 semester hours completed In the M.A.L.S. program.
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