COUN 103 - Introduction to Student Leadership Development

Recent Professors: cbernal@riohondo.edu, idaza@riohondo.edu, nmorales@riohondo.edu, KDavidson@riohondo.edu, GSevilla@riohondo.edu, rgaw@riohondo.edu, vavaldez@riohondo.edu, JCarreon@riohondo.edu and 20 more
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Summer 2023
Class Size: 35–45 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of COUN 103
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course focuses on building students' leadership potential. It examines foundational leadership theories and their application in student government and organizations. Students develop their own personal leadership philosophy that includes an understanding of self, other, and community. Topics covered include leadership theories, characteristics and competencies, ethics, diversity in leadership, decision making, program development, parliamentary procedure, and team building.
Usually Held: Tue 11:50am–3:00pm, Tue 1:40pm–3:30pm, Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:25pm, Wed 12:30pm–3:40pm