Multicultural Leadership Scholars Pathway
The Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program (MLS) in the CU Boulder School of Education supports the development of leaders from diverse backgrounds, experiences, concerns, knowledge, interests, and accomplishments. Through coursework, service, and socialization, scholars develop a deep awareness of their own values and belief systems as well as those of others. The program features meaningful relationships with professors and peers mentors, diverse practicum classes, career exploration, financial support (for those who are eligible), and an increased sense of community.
With MLS, you can:
- Join a community of students who care about social justice
- Earn a minor in Leadership Studies
- Gain access to professional development, mentoring, and academic enrichment opportunities
- Collaborate with other programs in the CU Engage community including Public Achievement, INVST Community Studies, Puksta Scholars, Aquetza, and more.
- Give back to the program as a peer mentor for incoming students
Contact, MLS Program Director Dr. Johanna Maes for more information!
Courses
In order to maintain an active status with MLS progam, Scholars must enroll in the following courses during the semesters indicated:
1st Year:
Fall Semester
LEAD 1001 - 3 credits
EDUC 2910 - 1 credit
Spring Semester
LEAD 2410 - 3 credits
EDUC 2910 – repeat for 1 credit
2nd & 3rd Years
INVS 3100 - 3 credits
LEAD 1571 - 2 credits
4th Year
LEAD 4000 - 4 credits
In order to complete the MLS pathway Leadership Minor, Scholars must Completion of the following coursework:
Introductory Course (3 Credits required)
| Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| LEAD 1001 |
3 |
Leadership Foundations (3 Credits required)
| Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| LEAD 2410 | 3 |
Leadership Application (4 credits required)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 2910 | Field Practicum I | 1 |
| EDUC 2910 | Field Practicum 2 | 1 |
| LEAD 1571 | Topics in Leadership: Introduction to Research Methods (required for MLS classes recruited from academic year ’23-24 and beyond) | 2 |
Leadership in Context (3 credits required)
| Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| INVS 3100 | 3 |
Capstone (4 credits required)
| Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|
| LEAD 4000 | 4 |
If you were recruited into MLS prior to the ‘2023-24 academic year, you are not required to take LEAD 1571 and your Leadership Studies minor pathway will be 16 credits. All MLS classes, recruited during the 2023-24 academic year and beyond, are required to take LEAD 1571, thus your required credits to earn a Leadership Studies minor will change to 17.
Scholar Highlights
