New 5-Week Community Leadership Courses!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:14:58 -0400

In the Fall 2021 semester, we are introducing three new courses that will emphasize practical community leadership skills, and allow students to take deep experiential dives into specific topics and practices. These courses are available to graduate students AND continuing learners through the UMBC Institute for Extended Learning.

Pedagogy and Practice of Place
Dr. Joby Taylor | September 1 - 29, 2021

Students will critically explore theoretical and applied perspectives about the key concept of “place” through seminar style discussions, written reflections, and other course assignments.

Asset-Based Community Development
Jessica Wyatt | October 6 - November 3, 2021

Working through an ABCD process, participants can move towards whole-community mobilization through mapping the capacities assets of individuals, associations, and institutions while building relationships.

Restorative Practices
Kaleigh Mrowka & Lauren Mauriello | November 10 - December 8, 2021

When used to create spaces for engaged learning, inclusive decision-making, and social capital building, restorative practices has the potential to transform communities and systems by allowing community members to maintain and sustain relationships even when harm has occurred.

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Courses are eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director.

To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.