EDCP 418 - Leadership & Identity
The special topics and leadership course will address a single topic related to leadership throughout the semester. In-depth study and analysis on the topic and its relationship to leadership will be the basis for the course. These courses are not necessarily offered each semester. Please see Testudo for course listings. Topics may include:
Asian American Leadership: Influences and Issues - Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to examine how the Asian American identity impacts leadership style. Students will study issues of activism, culture and history as they relate to leadership and Asian Americans.
Latina and Latino Leadership - Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to examine how Latina and Latino identity impacts leadership style. Students will study issues of activism, culture and history as they relate to leadership and Latina and Latino culture.
Black Student Leadership - Students enrolled in this class examine the effect of race and ethnicity on leadership. Specifically, they explore the concepts and differing meanings of "leader and leadership" within the African-American community and society at large.
Women's Leadership - Students will develop an understanding of women's leadership and women's ways of influencing organizations. Participants will explore the dynamic of power and leadership and how women's development and psychological theory have influenced both of these constructs.
LGBT Leadership - In this course students will explore several different aspects of leadership within the LGBT community, as well as being an LGBT leader. Students will be challenged to think about their role as a leader in addition to gaining knowledge of the history and theory of LGBT leadership.
American Indian Leadership - Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to examine how the American Indian identity impacts leadership style. Students will study issues of activism, culture and history as they relate to leadership and American Indians.
Jewish Leadership - Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to examine how Jewish racial, ethnic, and cultural identity impacts leadership. Students will study issues of activism, culture and history as they relate to leadership and Jewish people.
