MLD 505 - Foundations of Leadership Development

Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development program. This course examines theories and practices of leadership development, as well as the intersection of one’s leadership with personal identity. MLD 505 explores historical and contemporary leadership frameworks, deconstructing and reconstructing each, to provide a foundation for affecting positive change through formal and informal leadership roles. Topics include: Person-centered theories, theories of production and effectiveness, group-centered theories, theories of transformation, relationship-centered theories, vanguard theories, and justice-based models. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits