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Community Leadership   

The Community Leadership programs at UMBC prepare aspiring and practicing leaders with the skills and experience needed to generate transformative social change. We help students develop greater self-understanding, engage with the assets and challenges of urban communities, hone practical leadership skills, and build personal and professional relationships that will support their growth as leaders.

Community Leadership Skills Courses emphasize practical skills, deep dives into crucial topics, and take only 5 weeks to complete. The practical aspect of the courses allows you to immediately apply what you’re learning to your work.  The courses can be converted to credits  if you decide to enter the UMBC Community Leadership graduate program.

These programs are designed for working professionals and offer courses in the evening to accommodate students with full-time jobs. 
 

  • Community Leadership Special Topics - In-Person - Asset Based Community Development
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/8/2026
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Jessica Wyatt
  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

     

 

  • Budgeting for Community Impact - Community Leadership Special Topics - In-Person 
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 5/13/2026
    Times: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Candace Chance

    Budgeting for Community Impact: Have you heard the saying, Put your money where your mouth is? If not, it is a saying that means to follow through on something you said. Organizations say a lot through their marketing, their grant proposals, and ultimately through their vision, mission, and values. But there's one major way to see if they're really walking the walk or just talking: their BUDGET! An organization's budget is their accountability to the things that they say. This course will teach students how to align their values and their intended impact with their budgets so that they can stand in integrity.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

  • Podcasting Essentials - Community Leadership Special Topics - In-Person 
  • Fee: $679.00
    Dates: 5/27/2026 - 7/1/2026
    Times: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: W
    Building: The Lion Brothers Bldg.
    Instructor: Rob Lee, Ann Tropea

    Podcasting Essentials: Learn the art of podcasting from conception to publication in this engaging and hands-on course. Discover the essentials of planning a podcast, mastering the use of equipment, editing techniques, and explore effective marketing strategies. Gain insights into sustaining audience engagement and monetization options. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create and promote your own successful podcast.

    This Course is eligible for 1-credit of elective credit in the Master of Professional Studies in Community Leadership upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. To transfer credit upon completion of course contact GPD Sally Scott at sjscott@umbc.edu.

    This course is not limited to UMBC students and is open to the general public.

 

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