Is the Jepson School Right for You?

Jepson students are not easily profiled. They are a diverse, academically gifted group selected to the School based on essays and academic performance as well as recommendations and extracurricular activities. They represent a cross-section of the University of Richmond population and have a range of academic and ex-curricular interests. They pursue diverse career paths and excel on and off campus.

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The Jepson School provides a rigorous upper division course of study in the history, theory, ethics and techniques of leader/follower relationships. A traditional liberal arts curriculum is required during the first two years of study. Graduates of the Jepson School are awarded a bachelor of arts degree with a major in leadership studies. Students also have the opportunity to participate in an honors program. More

Through the leadership studies curriculum, the Jepson School seeks to develop in each student a base of knowledge that provides the conceptual tools that support the exercise of leadership in a variety of settings. Curriculum goals are achieved through courses which emphasize active and experiential learning. Active learning techniques-simulations, case studies and fieldwork-help students understand how to use what they learn in real-world situations.

Students are further challenged to connect leadership to practice in courses that incorporate learning in community settings, such as Justice and Civil Society. Majors also complete a 240-hour internship. In these real-world settings, they test the theories and principles of leadership, as well as their own attitudes toward moral leadership and responsibility.

Students wishing to major in leadership studies must apply for admission to the Jepson School during the fall semester of their second year. The application process.

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