The Community Leadership Program is a Master's in Professional studies that prepares students and aspiring leaders with the skills and experience to generate transformative social change in their communities. Students develop academic knowledge, practical skills, and self awareness while building relationships and practicing leadership inside and outside the classroom. They learn with and from fellow community members in Baltimore City and neighboring communities. The program engages students in co-learning, co-teaching, and co-creating as they pursue their coursework and generate projects designed to build the capacity of their community partners. Community Leadership is a practice, not a position; students are prepared to actively listen, share, connect, and collaborate throughout their careers. Through this program I have gained greater understanding about community, engaged with the challenges in Baltimore, honed practical leadership skill, and built personal and professional relationships that has helped to develop me as a leader.
The UMBC Community Leadership Programs envision:
Learning and working together to champion vibrant communities; inclusively, collaboratively, compassionately, equitably, authentically, skillfully, creatively, powerfully, intelligently, sustainably, and courageously.