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LS 499 - Capstone: Leadership for Sustainable Communities (SF)

Credits: 3 credits

Students examine leadership theory, styles, practices, and applications through assigned readings and classroom discussion, and develop a workable plan for lifelong engagement and leadership. A significant part of this course connects theory to practice by exploring social change through the development and implementation of a community-based initiative appropriate to one or more of their concentrations. There is an emphasis on service, advocacy, and community collaboration.

This is a Sustainability-focused course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:

  1. Express the value of knowledge based in community;
  2. Connect service and community collaboration to their concentrations through a systems approach;
  3. Utilize leadership and advocacy skills;
  4. Work collaboratively with community members to identify issues and appropriate strategies to address issues;
  5. Articulate a personal set of values and ethics that shape decision-making processes;
  6. Develop a workable plan for lifelong engagement and leadership in community service and advocacy. 


Frequency of Offering:
Offered every Fall starting 2022


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