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Leadership Exploration: The Impact of Social Movements on Tomorrow's Community Leaders

Leadership Exploration: The Impact of Social Movements on Tomorrow’s Community Leaders

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**We are no longer accepting Leadership Exploration applications for summer 2017. Please check back in the fall for more information on our 2018 programming.** 

This course is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to become active and engaged community leaders by exploring the cultural, political and historical context of social movements in the United States. Participants will examine on-going social movements such as the Civil Rights movement, labor movement, environmental activism, women’s movement etc. and develop a basic understanding of their origins and outcomes. Students will then be asked to present on a social challenge they have witnessed in their own school or neighborhood. Guided by supervising Political Science faculty and guest speakers, students will discuss ways in which they can become servant leaders for their chosen cause and will leave the program with actionable steps for creating the change that they wish to see in their communities.

This course is more than a history lesson in social change. It encourages mature reflection, active discussion, and personal growth. Students should come prepared to engage in thoughtful, positive and meaningful dialogue with peers, faculty, and guest speakers. Participants will receive an introduction to implementing social change in a collaborative and service oriented way by exploring LMU’s core values and finding out what it means to truly be “men and women for and with others.” 

  • Students enrolled in the leadership course will experience an off-campus visit to Homeboy Industries, a unique community-based organization that provides hope, training and support to previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of the community.

    • Develop leadership skills through the context of social movements and service learning
    • Explore the concept of becoming men and women for and with others
    • Instill a sense of purpose and connection to your community through guided projects that you can continue to work on after completion of the on-campus program


  • This program is open to current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors

    Requirements:

    • Online Application & Essay
    • Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselor
    • High School Transcripts
    • $50 Application Fee
    • TOEFL Scores (for International applicants whose primary language is not English)

For additional information regarding full program tuition and fees, please visit our Fees Page.

**We are no longer accepting Leadership Exploration applications for summer 2017. Please check back in the fall for more information on our 2018 programming.**