Leadership for Sustainability M.P.S.

All students must meet the Requirements for the Master of Professional Studies Degree

Overview

The Masters of Professional Studies in Leadership for Sustainability is a 2-year online graduate program designed for diverse leaders across a wide array of fields and sectors. This program is rooted in leadership practices that are inspired by the wisdom of nature and challenge forces of domination and oppression. Offering an innovative blend of remote learning intensives, interactive online courses and coaching, this program is anchored by an incredible network of faculty and professional affiliates. At its heart is the dedication to cultivate a non-extractive, reciprocal and solidarity-based learning ecosystem rooted in love and relationship.  

Specific Requirements

Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Professional studies

Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Professional Studies

  • A sound academic record and professional leadership experience; as demonstrated by a resume and baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution; and/or description of approved professional certificate and a leadership portfolio
  • 3 letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's academic and professional potential for graduate work.
  • A personal statement articulating motivation for participating in this program.
  • For international students whose native language is not English or who have not completed undergraduate degrees in English, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores must be submitted.

Minimum Degree Requirements

Successful completion of 30 credits, including:

NR 6110Leadership for Sustainability3
NR 6120Power Privlge & Catalyz Change3
NR 6880Ecological Leadership Seminar (fall/spring)6
NR 6890Ecological Ldership Practicum3
NR 6392Master's Project Research6
Total21
An approved set of courses that fulfill track specialization or a suite of elective courses based on student interests.9

CAPSTONE PROJECT

The Capstone is designed to provide MLS students with an applied leadership experience that integrates core program-level learning outcomes while addressing pressing challenges/opportunities in their own home community/organization. The project process is supported through a combination of online modules, professional affiliate coaching, and faculty mentorship, feedback and assessment. 

Students are required to develop and defend a project proposal; implement project activities and methods; complete a culminating final report; and present their Capstone project at the annual Leadership for Sustainability Summit.

Comprehensive Examination

The written comprehensive exam will take place during the second year of the MLS Program.  The exam will require students to demonstrate competency in the MLS programmatic learning outcomes. Each student’s comprehensive exam will be administered and assessed by a team of MLS faculty members and professional affiliates.

Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Professional Studies

Advancement requires:

  • Completion of the 30 academic credit sequence described above.
  • Completion of the Capstone Project and Comprehensive Exam.
  • Presentation at the annual Leadership for Sustainability Summit.