Chapman University
Course Information:
MLD 505 - Foundations of Leadership Development
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
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 |
MLD 607 - Leadership and Organizations
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Effective leaders practice ethical decision-making, capacity-building, and critical reflection for themselves, others, the system, and ultimately society. This course examines leadership through reflection on organizational theory, group dynamics, and change processes. Students will recognize and understand that effective leadership is dependent on a focused collaborative approach that inclusively engages all members of the organization in the work of leadership. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits |
MLD 655 - Democracy and Social Change
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Students examine their own leadership with regard to citizenship and civic engagement. They explore the relationships among leadership, democratic theories, practices in action and social change. The course addresses historical, contemporary and emerging issues, including the political, social, economic and moral requirements and dilemmas of sustaining a healthy, democratic group, organization and society. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits |
MLD 688 - Diversity and Equity
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. To examine principles of equity and diversity in their organizational/educational settings. Students examine personal and collective biases regarding the social construction of difference. Through course work, students learn to build leadership capacity to ensure equity for all learners/workers in organizations and communities. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits |
MLD 661 - Understanding Conflict
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in most settings of our lives-personal, professional, and cultural. This course offers prominent perspectives, knowledge, discussions, and research on conflict. Students will explore, examine, and develop ways to better understand and negotiate conflict. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits |
MLD 668 - Leadership for Emerging Social Issues
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Our world is currently faced with many challenging social problems. The leaders of tomorrow will be tasked with solving these challenges. In this course, students look at the tools and techniques for leaders to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, such as peace, sustainability, and issues of human and civil rights, among others. Students will explore major world challenges and the leadership techniques needed to meet these challenges. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits |
MLD 679 - Non Profit Organizations and Leadership
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development program. This course will examine the fundamental concepts and structures of social change and positive collective action. It will explore the theoretical and experiential background for why we engage with others for the common good of all, with a focus on high-impact social change through the dynamic design of non governmental institutions. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits |
Program Information:
Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies
Leadership Development
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Master of Arts in Leadership Development
Graduate |
MA in Leadership Development |
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30 |
English |
The Attallah College of Educational Studies' Master of Arts in Leadership Development (MLD) program can be completed in 2 years. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, the MLD program educates leaders to build equitable and just communities in schools, institutes of higher education, and other organizational settings. |
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