Master of Arts in Leadership, Leading for Social Impact

Benerd College's MA in Leadership, Leading for Social Impact is a 26-month program intended to cultivate and support current and rising leaders. The program will develop skills and perspectives to enact ethical and sustainable change in one's community, organization or beyond. Students in the program will engage in hands-on, authentic experiences, both locally and globally, to develop their leadership skills.

• The only MA in Leadership, Leading for Social Impact program offered in California

• All instructors are current practitioners in the field

• Projects are geared towards real-life application to social impact initiatives

The Mission of Benerd is to prepare thoughtful, reflective, creative and collaborative professionals for service to diverse populations through personalized and transformational learning experiences.

Our Vision is to cultivate hubs of innovation and learning by empowering passionate leaders in Northern California and beyond.

• Personalized and Transformational Learning: For students from all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. 
• Strength-based Community Focus: We build upon the strengths of our region by working within our diverse communities to be a true partner in helping Northern California realize its full potential.
• Innovation and Learning: In everything we do, we explicitly focus on fostering hubs of innovation and learning throughout Northern California, which will serve as living models for how educators can partner with their communities to influence real change.