Leadership Programs
The Women’s Leadership program (WLP) courses offer an interdisciplinary perspective on Women’s leadership. Students receive individual attention from academic mentors who are passionate about their own subjects and committed to excellence in undergraduate education. The four cohorts or areas of concentration within WLP are as follows:
International Art and Culture (IAC)
This cohort draws students interested in the visual and literary arts, performing arts, art history and majors independent of art. Students in this cohort are immersed in the artistic culture in, and around, Washington DC. They attend performances, watch private screenings and meet with innovative women artists to learn more about their lives and bodies of work. The courses in this cohort include Women and the Creative Process, WLP 20, an art course and UW20. These courses apply to general curriculum requirements in the Columbian College of Arts and Science and will fulfill electives in all other schools.
Science, Health and Medicine (SHM)
This cohort is a perfect fit for students with an interest in any of the science or engineering disciplines, or those planning to enter the health professions. The cohort Chemistry class (Chemistry 11 and 12) uses collaborative activities to engage students in active learning in science. The fall WLP20 and spring UW20 complete the requirements. The courses fulfill a requirement for pre-med students as well as for all science and engineering majors and satisfies a general curriculum requirement for all others.
Globalization, Economics and Business (GEB)
Students in this cohort focus on issues associated with globalization such as fair trade and debt relief. The courses in this cohort include Economics 11 and 12, WLP 20, and UW20. These courses apply to either required courses (i.e. International Affairs and School of Business) or general curriculum requirements in the Columbian College of Arts and Science and will fulfill electives in all other schools.
International Politics (IP)
This cohort introduces students to the concepts and major issues of comparative and international politics. The courses in this cohort include Political Science 1 and 3, WLP 20, and UW20. The courses satisfy requirements for students in the Elliott School of International Affairs, majors in political science in Columbian College of Arts and Science as well as general curriculum requirements for other students.