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EXPLORING PEER LEADERSHIP IN STEM

INTEGSCI 230
Course Description

Provides current and potential peer leaders the opportunity to reflect on and think critically about their personal goals, identities, and experiences that inform their development as a peer leader. Increase awareness and develop practical skills to promote inclusion and success for students with diverse identities, and learn how to connect students with campus and community resources.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

2

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.92

-0.9% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.53% from Historical

A Rate
91.67%

-4.81% from Historical

Class Size
12

-36.51% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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