CASL620 Becoming Spiritual Leaders in Catholic Schools (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): CASL615  
In this final course of the program, learners continue implementing their plans and review their work and projects, culminating in a final showcase of presentations to each other, faculty, program leadership, and community stakeholders. Throughout this course learners also explore and reflect upon the concept of spiritual leadership and consider how spiritual leaders respond to and lead through the demands of contemporary Catholic schools.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Apply established theories and frameworks to the delivery of mission in Catholic schools
2. Use empathy and spiritual leadership to effectively engage diverse constituencies and develop responsive coalitions.
3. Use reflection and self-assessment to examine personal assumptions and values and to identify professional and spiritual strengths, limitations, and areas for growth.
4. Integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.
5. Develop and communicate a final implementation plan related to Catholic school leadership to an audience of educational experts, mentors, and stakeholders.