Urban College and Community Leadership Development Theory and Practice is a social change leadership course for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in public and community-based agencies located in urban environments.  Throughout the semester participants will engage representatives from public and non-profit agencies from the city of Newark. This series of interactions will provide participants with an opportunity to utilize the urban environment as a living laboratory. Course content examines current leadership and social needs of various urban communities, the influence of culture on leadership, and the impact of popular culture on leadership ideology. Additionally, students will participate in broad leadership experiences on campus including campus cultural events, campus leadership conferences, and a cultural leadership exchange with students from another university. A progressive learning experience, each session is designed to challenge participants to become competitive professionals, social change agents, and active citizens.