LEAD 607 Leadership, Advocacy and Policy

Prerequisites: LEAD 601 and LEAD 602 or Permission of Instructor

This course focuses on policy development at the local, national, and international levels. Given the importance of navigating the political and community landscapes to the creation of a fair and just society, leaders are introduced to the major theories and approaches to policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Principles of effective advocacy will be examined through policy advocacies in the fields of in human rights, social justice, and economic justice. The role of technology in advocacy and policy is also examined.