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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.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

1.11% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.49% from Historical

A Rate
100%

3.54% from Historical

Class Size
16

-14.15% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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