This University of Southern Mississippi program comprises three progressively advanced sessions. Leadership I stresses the fundamentals of leadership through instruction in written and oral communication, group dynamics, problem solving and decision making; Leadership II emphasizes the psychology of leadership; and Leadership III focuses on the legal aspects of leadership and features informal interaction with adult leaders.
| Name | Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies Leadership Studies Program |
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| Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Year-round Contacts | 601-266-5236 |
| Program Focuses & Features | Leadership, Leadership |
| Grade Range (rising grades) | 6-11 |
| Age Range | Residential — Coed Ages 12-17 |
| Application Deadline | March |
| Director | Frances A. Karnes, Director |
| Residential Fee | $590, 1 week. |
| Year Established | 1989 |
| Sponsor | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Dates & Sessions | 1 session, 1 week long |