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Take A Peek Inside the Batten Leadership Curriculum

One of the hallmarks of the Batten curriculum is our integrated leadership curriculum. Learn more about the first leadership course of the MPP curriculum, Psychology for Leadership, from the perspective of students!

Date
March 29, 2021
Time
1 min read

One of the hallmarks of the Batten curriculum is our integrated leadership curriculum. In this video, hear from Professor Ben Converse and three second-year MPP students about the first leadership course of the MPP curriculum, Psychology for Leadership. You’ll learn more about what the course entails, major projects and assignments, and advice to students starting their leadership education journey.

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