Revised March 2007

Leadership for Women

Faculty

Program Description

Degree Requirements

Course Descriptions

509 Main Hall
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2180 (program adviser), 610-436-2438 (M.S.A. office), or 610-436-2464 (Women's Studies office)
Dr. Millhous, Program Concentration Adviser
E-mail: lmillhous@wcupa.edu
Dr. Milne, Director, Master of Science in Administration
Dr. Millhous, Director, Women's Studies

PROFESSORS

Helen Berger, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Lorraine Bernotsky, D.Phil. (Political Science)
Celia Esplugas, Ph.D. (Foreign Languages)
Anne Herzog, Ph.D. (English)
Lisa Kirschenbaum, Ph.D. (History)
Elizabeth Larsen, Ph.D. (English)
Deborah Mahlstedt, Ph.D. (Psychology)
Geetha Ramanathan, Ph.D. (English)
Stacey Schlau, Ph.D. (Foreign Languages)
Frauke Schnell, Ph.D. (Political Science)
Karin Volkwein, Ph.D. (Kinesiology)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

Jen Bacon, Ph.D. (English)
Juanita Comfort, Ph.D. (English)
Virginia DaCosta, Ph.D. (Art)
Karen Fitts, Ph.D. (English)
Susan Gans, Ph.D. (Psychology)
Karen Gedge, Ph.D. (History)
Elizabeth A. Giangiulio, M.Ed. (Educational Services and Director, Career Development Center)
Rodney Mader, Ph.D. (English)
Lisa Millhous, Ph.D. (Communication Studies)
Ruth Porritt, Ph.D. (Philosophy)
Carolyn Sorisio, Ph.D. (English)
Maria VanLiew, Ph.D. (Foreign Languages)
Joan Woolfrey, Ph.D. (Philosophy)

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Robin Garrett, M.S.N. (Nursing and Director, Women's Center)
Merry G. Perry, Ph.D. (English)
Cherise Pollard, Ph.D. (English)
Eleanor Shevlin, Ph.D. (English)
LaTonya Thames-Taylor, Ph.D. (History)
K. Hyoejin Yoon, Ph.D. (English)

Leadership for women is available as a concentration within the master of science in administration program or as a graduate certificate. It addresses organizational power, which sometimes is inequitable for men and women of equal training and talent. It recognizes that women who seek to advance to leadership positions often become change agents within the organization, and sometimes within their families and community as well.

This concentration consists of four required and two elective courses. The required courses involve reading and study of feminist perspectives on initiating, responding to, and managing change. They examine theories and practices that clarify values. They contain models and strategies for resolving the conflicts and logistical dilemmas vital to a successful administrative career that differs from conventional sex role ascription of status and power.

Students in other M.S.A. concentrations also may take these required courses.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION (Concentration in Leadership for Women)

Curriculum (36 semester hours)

I. Administrative Core (18 semester hours)
ADM 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507

II. Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours)
PSY 565; WOS 530, 531, and 533

III. Electives (6 semester hours)
The student, with the approval of the adviser, chooses two electives appropriate to specific career interests. Examples include:
ADM 612, ENG 508, GEO 530, PSC 515 and 552, WOS 502 and 539

See the department listings for course titles and descriptions.

Leadership for Women Certificate Program

In the leadership for women certificate program, students are required to take the four, three-credit courses listed below and two electives, chosen with the help of the graduate coordinator of the M.S.A. leadership for women concentration.

Curriculum (18 semester hours)

I. Required Courses (12 semester hours)
PSY 565; WOS 530, 531, and 533

II. Electives (6 semester hours)
Two electives may be chosen under advisement form a wide variety of graduate courses at West Chester University. Specific selection will depend upon the student's interest and need. Among those students may wish to consider are the following: ADM 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506; BLA 501; COM 501, 503, 504; ENG 508; MGT 511, 599; MIS 501; PSC 515; PSY 543; WOS 502

See the department listings for course titles and descriptions.

Courses in the leadership for women certificate program are offered on a regular schedule during late afternoon and evening hours in order to minimize conflict with employment. Courses also may be offered on a special alternative schedule that includes weekend and workshop sessions.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSYCHOLOGY

Symbol: PSY

565 Psychology of Women (3) Develops a scientific and rational understanding of the behavior and experience of women.

WOMEN'S STUDIES
Symbol: WOS

502 Special Topics (3) In-depth study of selected topics in women's studies not included under existing, regularly offered courses.

530 Women in Leadership: Critical Issues (3) Survey of the literature that defines and discusses critical issues for the woman leader. Some issues center around lifestyle choices and conflicts (loneliness, family pressure) and others around organizational barriers and alternative means to overcome them.

531 Management of Leadership: Laboratory Course (3) The study and practice of alternative leadership modes. The course uses workshop techniques to teach speech, small-group dynamics, and other communication skills, and problem-solving strategies.

533 Woman Executive: Research Seminar (3) A seminar that requires each student to complete an original project on the goals, problems, choices, or successes of women in middle- or upper-level management positions. The use of case studies, surveys, oral history, and other research techniques will be explored. An appropriate internship may be substituted for this course.

539 Independent Study (3) A project to be developed independently by the student working with a specific instructor.
This course may be taken again for credit.

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