This course examines change and change management within communities and organizations. This includes looking at the change process through the eyes of innovation, opinion leader and community members. In addition to individual skill development, this course will introduce a vision of an ideal organization/community, one that supports innovation and creativity, knowledge exchange and application and collaboration; a culture that makes productive change a part of the everyday work, encouraging initiative and promoting viability in today's society.

Intensive study of a specialized topic in leadership studies. May be repeated under different subtitles.

Intensive study of a specialized topic in non-formal education. May be repeated under different subtitles.

Intensive study of a specialized topic in community studies. May be repeated under different subtitles.

One of the two senior capstone courses in Community and Leadership Development. Students will learn to integrate theories common to multiple social science contexts. Following critical analyses, students will learn to describe how these theories are applied within various situations. Presentations and applied research papers will be significant course components.

Topical seminar using readings, discussions, and papers to focus on current issues of significance to community communications and leadership development. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits under different subtitles.

A senior capstone course for seniors in community and leadership development. This is a cooperative educational program between the CLD majors at the University of Kentucky and approved employers who furnish facilities and instruction that help students acquire the skills and knowledge required in their chosen field. Ultimately, this is a dually beneficial relationship; stakeholder relations are improved while students have an opportunity to build relationships/networks that could encourage future career development.

An in-depth examination of the interrelations between science, agriculture, and development. Both domestic and international issues are explored.

Designed to familiarize students with advanced writing and editing techniques, common forms of workplace writing, audience analysis, content analysis, and graphic design tips and tools. Discussion will include some of the larger issues surrounding community communications, such as discourse communities, bias and ethics.

This course will address the four themes of the conceptual framework for the UK professional education unit: research, reflection, learning, and leading. Students will be given the opportunity to apply research-based frameworks in making decisions as a teacher. Reflection will also be integrated into student's learning opportunities through written reflections after micro-teachings.