“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
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The Master of Science in Leadership, concentration in Community Leadership (MSCL) was designed for the education of leaders who are committed to improving - indeed transforming - the quality of life in the community. Healthy communities require a vibrant blend of an involved and informed citizenry and the ongoing development of a multitude of local resources. Community-driven leadership is the intangible asset that combines these and other ingredients in creative and effective ways - to design and enact a desirable, sustainable future.
Learn about organizational design and development; leading, motivating and empowering others; strengthening the overall societal impact of individuals and organizations; instilling excellence, not as an action, but as a habit; and creating powerful community change toward a sustainable future.
Current students include: nonprofit consultant, executive director, grants administrator, case manager, director of development, academic advisor, and alumni director. The comprehensive 36-credit curriculum consists of twelve 3-credit hour courses, including ten required courses and two electives.
Congratulations to Hildy Gottlieb, MSCL faculty member, who was recently listed as a “visionary leader” in FastCompany. The list also included the Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou and Millard Fuller, founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized Duquesne University for outstanding commitment to community engagement. Duquesne is one of 119 institutions nationally who received this prestigious designation in December, 2008.
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