All LEAD Courses are reserved for LEAD Scholars. LEAD Scholars courses are meant to enhance the academic community throughout a student’s time at Santa Clara University. LEAD Scholars are required to participate in the LEAD Seminar course their first year at Santa Clara in addition to one of our offered Vocation courses. Please see a list and short description of our classes below.
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This course is reserved for LEAD scholars only.This course will assist students in getting the most out of their university experience by developing the academic strategies and personal self-management strategies essential for success at Santa Clara University. Seminar discussions and exercised focus on a variety of topics including transitional issues, growth and development. Course was formerly known as ASCI 24.
# Units: 2
This course is reserved for LEAD Scholars only. This winter seminar also aims to build on the leadership development of LEAD Scholars and encourage application to campus leadership opportunities. Therefore Seminar weekly discussions and exercises will focus on a variety of topics including resume writing, presentations by university organizations, and higher education research that explores student experiences as well as spring quarter course registration meetings.
# Units: 2
This workshop-style course is designed to reinforce topics in mathematics that often serve as barriers to successful performance in general chemistry.
# Units: 1
This course will explore a general issue through attention to particular controversies and case studies. It will focus on the meanings of dialogue and academic freedom through small group discussions and exercises. Note: This course requires participation in community-based learning (CBL) experiences off campus. Restricted to LEAD Scholar Program participants.
# Units: 4
This workshop-style course is designed to reinforce topics in mathematics and approaches to problem solving that often serve as barriers to successful performance in general chemistry. A typical class will include an introduction to a quantitative concept, both its context and application, followed by worksheets and possibly student work "at the board" to move a small group of learners along the path to more competence and confidence in quantitative skills and problem solving reasoning.
# Units: 1
This course is reserved for LEAD Scholars students only. Are you struggling to pick a major? Did you pick a major and find out it is not what you thought it was? In this course, students will explore their identity, motivations, and interests to gain insight into their academic performance, major interests and vocational calling. We will use reflection, community building and sharing activities in combination with academic, career and vocational information to find the answer to, ?What do I do now?? This course is part of a two-course sequence with LEAD 15.
# Units: 4
This course is reserved for LEAD Scholars students only. Are you struggling to pick a major? Did you pick a major and find out it is not what you thought it was? In this second course of the sequence, students will continue to define their own answer to, ?What do I do now?? by exploring themselves in relations to vocation and career. Further, students will engage in career exploration and networking, learn about and begin to take advantage of ?high impact? experiences like study abroad, undergraduate research, and internships. LEAD 14 is a prerequisite for this course.
# Units: 2
In this course, students have the opportunity to explore the various types of professional positions in mission-driven organizations including non-profit and benefit corporations through coursework, site visits and guest speakers. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
LEAD 17 offers an in-depth exploration of vocational work within the field of education. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse career paths available in education, ranging from K-12 settings to higher education institutions, social impact and community education programs. Through a combination of discussions, connection with education professionals, and potential site visits students will gain insights into various roles, responsibilities, challenges encountered by professionals in the field, and explore possibilities for transformative change. Students will critically reflect on their vocational journey within the realm of education.
# Units: 2
This course is reserved for LEAD Scholars only. Have you figured out your major? Do you have some solid leads on your career path, but are not sure of the next steps? In this class, you will learn about various ?high impact? experiences, and take the steps to engage in them. This will include broadening your network, learning more about your field, applying to internship, exploring research positions and discovering paths to graduate school. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
This course will provide an exploration of law school and the law field. Students will gain insight into how to successfully prepare to apply to law school and what their classes and experiences will be like. Students will also study case law, and explore how to think and write like a lawyer. They will also learn about law specializations and the early career experiences of attorneys. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
This course will explore the wide range of opportunities available in the health care field in both the medical and public health sectors. It will also guide students through reflection on their career and educational plans and goals. Students will also develop strategies for accessing vocational and educational opportunities in the field including networking, interviewing skills, resume development, and graduate school exploration. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
This course will explore the wide range of opportunities available in the engineering field. It will also guide students through reflections on their career and educational plans and goals. Students will also develop strategies for accessing vocational and educational opportunities in the field including networking, interviewing skills, resume development, and graduate school exploration. Reserved for LEAD Scholars only and Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
This course will provide an exploration of graduate school. Students will gain insight in how to research and successfully apply to graduate school, as well as explore the graduate school experience. Students will be provided with an overview of graduate school options and guided in researching graduate programs in their specific areas of interests. Sophomore standing or above.
# Units: 2
To help students transition to life after college, this elective seminar brings LEAD scholars back together as juniors or seniors to integrate, synthesize, and reflect on their work in the core, their major, and the LEAD program. The advanced writing/research course is theme based. Students will explore significant social issues through projects in their discipline.
# Units: 4
To help students transition for life after college, this elective seminar brings LEAD scholars back together as juniors or seniors to integrate, synthesize, and reflect on their work in the core, their major, and the LEAD program. The advanced writing/research course is theme based. Students will explore significant social issues through projects in their discipline. This course fulfills the University Core Advanced Writing requirement.
# Units: 5
This course is reserved for LEAD Scholars transfer students only. This seminar aims to build on the leadership development of LEAD Scholars and encourage application to campus leadership opportunities. Seminar weekly discussions and exercises will focus on a variety of topics including resume writing, presentations by university organizations, and higher education research that explores student experiences.
# Units: 2
This 10-week seminar prepares first-generation college students to become effective peer mentors and peer educators. Through a combination of leadership theory, practical skill-building, and reflection, students will develop the tools necessary to engage and support their peers, particularly incoming first-generation students. Students will explore topics such as empathy, communication, cultural competency, and resilience, with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. Upon completing the course, students will be equipped to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact on the academic and personal success of their peers.
# Units: 2
Peer Educators for LEAD Scholars work closely with a faculty member to help students in a LEAD Seminar course understand course material, think more deeply about course material, benefit from collaborative learning, and/or to help students enjoy learning. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.
# Units: 1 - 2