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Jepson School of Leadership Studies
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies was
founded to meet the aspirations of a liberal arts education. All too
often, educators talk about preparing future leaders, without
developing a rich understanding of leadership—the knowledge, ability
and conviction to address social problems and live lives of
consequence. In bridging this critical gap, Jepson stands on the
forefront of scholarship and education.
To teach for and about
leadership, the School uses the
multiple disciplinary lenses of economics, history, literature,
philosophy, politics, psychology and religion.
Students learn conceptual tools that support the exercise of
leadership in varied settings.
The thoughtfully designed and sequenced
curriculum starts with a thorough introduction to the intellectual
and historical foundations of leadership and ends
with Leadership Ethics. Courses in Critical Thinking, Group
Dynamics and Theories and Models reflect Jepson’s commitment to
studying leadership across disciplines. Courses with
hands-on components help students
understand how to apply knowledge gained
through coursework. Some students study
international leadership and pursue independent research.
A Jepson education
investigates leadership as a process and a relationship among
people. It is based in a rigorous academic curriculum and
plentiful hands-on opportunities. It explores fundamental questions
about who we are, how we live together, and how we influence the
course of history. It exemplifies the spirit of the liberal arts: to
educate people to take an active role in the world. The Jepson
School helps students realize their distinctive capacities and apply
their learning for the good of society.
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