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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO CAPSTONE

CSCS 600
Course Description

Designed to demonstrate accumulated training and experience in community and nonprofit leadership. Explores how to better conceptualize, engage with, and reflect on social justice and community issues from a human ecology perspective, while also learning from prior practice and experience working with nonprofit, community- and mission-based organizations.

Prerequisties

Senior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.88

3.09% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.2% from Historical

A Rate
91.67%

7.69% from Historical

Class Size
24

14.29% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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