Bachelor of Science in Community Development and Inclusive Leadership

A community development and leadership degree that develops the skills and capabilities you need to lead and manage in community-based environments. RIT's community development and leadership degree is an innovative, interdisciplinary program that will provide you with leadership, interpersonal communication, research, and data management skillsall of which are needed by dynamic leaders at the helm of 21st century organizations. The community leadership development program ensures that you will develop the skills and capabilities you will need to lead and manage communities and not-for-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and other entities. You will learn to:

Identify and analyze traits, skills, communication styles, and best practices of domestic, international, historical, and modern-day community leaders
Examine personal leadership strengths and weaknesses
Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods to help identify and address community needs, develop and implement strategies, and assess outcomes
Recognize and value multicultural, accessible, and inclusive community members and groups
Determine strategies for dialoguing, identifying, and addressing social justice issues, concerning ability, race, gender, class, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity within different communities
Identify and utilize best leadership practices in individual, group, and social media communication skills to advance community inclusion, consensus, and productivity
Integrate grant writing and grant management skills into development of community strategic planning
Apply core theoretical foundations of inclusive leadership and community development to a variety of government, education, business, and not-for-profit agencies

For all bachelor's degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected.
Generally, this includes 4 years of English, 3-4 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science, and 3 years of social studies and/or history.
Specific math and science requirements and other recommendations 3 years of math required, pre-calculus recommended.
Submit an official high school transcript.

TOFEL- 79
IELTS- 6.5