Drake’s Master of Science in Leadership Development (MSLD) now has a 4+1 option for undergraduate students. This flexible, highly experiential, and practical program is open to students from all majors. Students may apply to the program in their junior year and complete up to three courses in their senior year (or once they reach senior status). Students then complete the remaining seven MSLD courses during their fifth year. Students who wish to work in their fifth year may still complete the program, as courses are hybrid and offered on Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

The MSLD offers two concentrations: leadership and talent (training) development. Talent development is particularly useful for students interested in working in leadership or training and development in organizations. For example, if you enjoy designing or facilitating workshops and see yourself developing others, consider the talent development route. Visit the page www.drake.edu/leadership to learn about our program and contact Dr. Cris Wildermuth, cris.wildermuth@drake.edu for additional information.

— Cris Wildermuth, School of Education