Program Overview
Beyond the Classroom (BTC) is a two-semester program designed to prepare
students professionally for life beyond college. Participants enroll in
a two-credit course, UNIV 325 first semester and hone skills necessary
for an internship or service learning experience. A one-credit course,
UNIV 326, accompanies the internship/service learning experience during
the second semester.
Students may apply for the program the semester prior to participation.
UNIV 325 is offered in fall and spring. The second course, UNIV 326, is
offered in fall and spring semesters.
Fall 2008 Course Offerings
UNIV325 Beyond the Classroom Seminar I: Civic Engagement and Social Change in a Global Context; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Exposes students to knowledge building, problem-solving and critical thinking about vital civic and policy issues from the local to the national and global levels. Develops and applies the concept of civic engagement and strategies for enhancing civic engagement and advancing social justice in different contexts (global to local; multi-cultural). Develop students' leadership capacities and skills for fostering civil discourse and effective professional practices in the nonprofit and civil society sector. Students identify the key civic values, attitudes and expectations that motivate them personally as well as others to engage in civic action and leadership. Students prepare professional portfolios in preparation of a semester-long internship.
section 0101 Tu 3:30-5:30 (SCC 1102) Riker, J.
section 0201 W 3:30-5:30 (SCC 1102) Riker, J.
UNIV326 Beyond the Classroom Seminar II: Internship and Experiential Learning; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: UNIV 325; for students in the Beyond the Classroom Living and Learning Program. Must be taken concurrently with experiential learning practicum. Seminar for students in internships and service-learning experiences as context for applying communication skills and knowledge of civic engagement leadership skills first introduced in UNIV325.
section 0101 M 5:00-6:00 (SCC 1102) Riley, M.
section 0201 Th 3:00-4:00 (SCC 1102) Riley, M.
UNIV378 Beyond the Classroom Experiential Learning (1-3 credits) Grade Method: S-F
Experiential credit for working in BTC-related internships with nonprofit, nongovernmental, and government organizations.
section 0101 Riley, M.
UNIV389L Beyond the Classroom Seminar III: Civic Leadership for Community Engagement (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: UNIV 325 and UNIV 326; for advanced students in the Beyond the Classroom (BTC) Living and Learning Program. This seminar enables students to develop their leadership skills by working collaboratively with their peers on joint projects to enhance and to deepen civic engagement on key civic issues on campus and in the broader community on local, national and global issues.
section 0101 Riker, J. (TBA)
UNIV399E Experiential Learning: Envisioning Peace: Peace Building, Peace-Keeping and Nonviolent Citizen Action
Students will explore what are the key factors that shape the possibilities for successful citizen initiatives to foster and to sustain peace based on experiences from around the world at the community, national and international levels through a semester-long speaker and film series with accompanying readings and assignments. The series will examine the lessons for effective leadership in envisioning and fostering peace by drawing directly on the perspectives of leading nonprofit and civil society activists, development professionals, and military officials. Open to all students. (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F?AUD.
section 0101 M 7:00-9:00pm (SCC 1102) Riker, J.