SOC 315 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

This course explores Emotional Intelligence from both an individual and a leadership perspective.  It will identify what emotion is, where emotions come from and the difference between thought and feeling by investigating the four domains of Emotional Intelligence: (a) Self-Awareness, (b) Self-Management, (c) Social Awareness and (d) Relationship Management.  This course will prepare students to be socially aware family members, friends and leaders able to understand and feel what others feel.  It will delve deeply into the leader’s need to be an exceptional listener, and the value of accepting constructive criticism from followers and other members of the organization.  From a leadership perspective, this course will prepare students to be honest, respectful leaders who create a positive and supportive environment for those with whom they interact in the organization.  In addition to textbooks and outside readings, this course will examine and analyze case studies.